Fri May 23 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **Sunrisers Hyderabad Set Massive Target for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Clash**

**Lucknow, India** – In the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have set a formidable target of 232 runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

SRH’s innings was anchored by a brilliant, unbeaten 94 from Ishan Kishan, who helped his team reach a total of 231/6 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma contributed a quickfire 34, while Aniket Verma added a blistering 26 off just 9 balls.

For RCB, Romario Shepherd was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma, and Krunal Pandya each claimed a wicket.

**Key Moments from SRH Innings:**

* Ishan Kishan reached his half-century in 28 balls, continuing his impressive form.
* Abhishek Sharma provided a rapid start with 34 runs.
* Aniket Verma’s cameo of 26 runs further boosted the SRH total.

**RCB’s Jitesh Sharma Captains in Place of Rajat Patidar**

In a surprising move, Jitesh Sharma is leading RCB in this match, replacing Rajat Patidar, who is named as an Impact Player. RCB made other changes to their lineup, including Mayank Agarwal replacing Devdutt Padikkal, while SRH included Abhinav Manohar and Jaydev Unadkat.

**RCB faces a tough challenge to chase down the imposing target set by SRH.**

**Playing XI:**

* **Royal Challengers Bengaluru:** Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Malinga

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