RCB vs SRH – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

With just a few league matches left in IPL 2025, the playoff race is no longer about who makes it — it’s all about where they finish. The four playoff teams are already locked in, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) among them. But there’s still plenty to play for. Only a single point separates table-toppers Gujarat Titans from third-placed Punjab Kings, which means the top-two finish is still wide open — and we all know how valuable that second chance in the playoffs can be.  

RCB will be hoping to grab one of those prized top-two spots tonight when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Originally scheduled for Bengaluru, the match was moved to Lucknow due to rain forecasts — not ideal, but RCB won’t be too fazed. They’re coming into this one with serious momentum, having won four of their last five matches. The only blemish? A rain-ruled washout against KKR. So, form-wise, they’re flying — and the expectations are high.  

As for SRH, they’ve had a season to forget. A year after finishing as runners-up, they were one of the first teams to be knocked out of the playoff race. Still, they’re not heading into this match empty-handed — their last outing saw them hammer Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, so they’ll be feeling good. That said, most eyes will be on RCB tonight. They’re chasing more than just a win — they’re chasing a place in the top two, and with the way they’ve been playing, few would bet against them. 

RCB vs SRH Toss Update 

Will be updated as soon as the toss happens. 

RCB vs SRH Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for RCB and SRH: 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal  

Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga  

Impact Subs: Atharva Taide, Jaydev Unadkat 

RCB vs SRH Match Prediction  

Whenever RCB and SRH face off, it usually promises fireworks — and tonight should be no different. Both sides are stacked with explosive batting talent, so the buzz around this match is high. For RCB, there’s a lot on the line. A win here would put them on the brink of securing a top-two finish, which offers a big advantage in the playoffs. 

As for SRH, they’re out of the playoff race and are now playing for pride. That said, they’ll still want to put on a show and end their season on a high. But recent history doesn’t favor them — RCB have won four of the last five meetings between the two. Given the stakes and the form book, RCB look likely to cruise past SRH and edge closer to that coveted top-two spot.