Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put on a commanding performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, sealing a 42-run victory in a high-scoring encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Opting to bat first, SRH posted a formidable total of 231/6 in 20 overs, fueled by aggressive powerplay batting (71/2 in 6 overs) and a solid finish in the death overs (54/1 in the last four overs). Their innings was marked by calculated strokes and explosive hitting, ensuring they set a challenging target for RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an electrifying start to their chase, reaching 72/0 in the powerplay, with Phil Salt leading the charge with aggressive stroke play. However, SRH’s bowlers pulled back momentum in the middle and death overs, restricting RCB to 189 all out in 19.5 overs.
Pat Cummins led from the front with a stellar bowling performance, dismantling RCB’s middle order, while Eshan Malinga’s decisive strikes in the death overs secured SRH’s victory.
Turning Points of the Match
- SRH’s Aggressive Start: The Hyderabad team maintained an impressive run rate, keeping bowlers under constant pressure.
- Cummins and Malinga’s Bowling Masterclass: The SRH pacers struck at crucial moments, breaking partnerships and tightening the grip in the final overs.
- RCB’s Middle-Order Collapse: While Phil Salt played a sensational innings, wickets fell rapidly towards the end, halting any chances of a successful chase.
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad continue their strong campaign in IPL 2025, solidifying their position in the points table.
