Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a 42-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 65 of IPL 2025 on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, Might 23. SRH, regardless of being eradicated from the Playoffs race, beat the already-in RCB by a thumping margin.
This sport contained virtually every part – blistering batting from SRH, some common bowling from RCB, a rollicking begin by the Bengaluru openers, and a dramatic collapse on the enterprise finish of the sport, the place Pat Cummins & Co. clinched away with a win.
Speaking Factors
1. Kishan ends like he began
Kishan’s kind took a large dip after his opening-game ton. He went by a notable drought, scoring solely 125 runs in 9 innings. Nevertheless, the Bihar-born turned up immensely effectively tonight, piling up a swashbuckling 94* (48) to assist his aspect get to 231/6 on the finish of 20 overs.
2. Shepherd’s frugal spell stands out amid batting mayhem
Apart from Shepherd, the remainder of the RCB bowlers had been on the receiving finish of a pounding by the SRH batters. Nevertheless, the Caribbean cricketer was the standout bowler for his aspect. He conceded solely 14 runs in his two overs whereas choosing up a few wickets.
3. Salt serves it spicy with power-packed innings
Salt offered simply the beginning which RCB had been after. The stumper-batter’s explosive present comprised 4 fours and 5 sixes. Regardless of beginning off gradual, the top-order batter picked up tempo put up the powerplay.
4. RCB implode in second-half of run-chase
What started as a dominant chase at 120/1 in 10.3 overs changed into an absolute nightmare. RCB folded for 189 in 19.5 overs in what a disappointing collapse by them.
Who Mentioned What?
Jitesh Sharma (dropping captain)
I believe 20-30 runs had been additional, I haven’t got any solutions (how RCB misplaced from that state of affairs.) We had been rusty and I believe the depth wasn’t there, however it’s good to lose this sport. I used to be upset as a result of I obtained out, I wasn’t in that zone to fulfill Tim David who was injured. I believe dropping this sport was good, the constructive issues are that we’re batting effectively. After this loss, I believe it is good to get this setback, we’ll bounce again in a great way within the upcoming video games.
Pat Cummins (profitable captain)
Little bit too late this season however good all-round effort with each bat and ball. Now that Nitish is again bowling, does really feel like we have a real sixth bowler. Abhishek’s at all times telling me that he is possibility and I ought to use him. A lot energy for somebody who’s not as tall as some others (speaking about Kishan). We really misinterpret the wicket. Thought it may need been a 170 wicket, after which all of the batters got here again and mentioned it is a actually good wicket and to maintain going. He is been nice (Malinga). Wherever you bowl him, he is taken wickets. He is obtained loads of software – the quick yorker and the good dipping slower ball. Has been a discover this season.
Ishan Kishan (Participant of the Match)
Whenever you get to bat first and each openers are wanting in good contact, it is your job to maintain the momentum going. The second I noticed Abhishek and Head beginning the sport like that, I simply knew it is an excellent wicket and we’ve to go over 200 a minimum of. Your method modifications when wickets are falling, however you attempt to preserve the momentum going. For that it’s worthwhile to play some good pictures. You get that confidence while you bat effectively within the apply classes. I used to be simply considering of enjoying good pictures. One aspect was very massive and there have been gaps. Not so pleased with the efficiency total. We might’ve completed a lot better total. I might’ve completed way more for my staff. It is a sport of studying. These items occur. You simply need to preserve believing in your self and preserve working exhausting.