Fri May 23 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article: Sunrisers Hyderabad Set Massive Target for RCB in IPL Clash**

**Lucknow, India** – The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have set a formidable target of 232 runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match number 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The high-stakes encounter is taking place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, SRH blazed their way to 231/6 in their allotted 20 overs, fueled by a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan, who remained unbeaten on 94 off 48 balls. He hit 7 fours and 5 sixes. He received good support from Abhishek Sharma (34), Aniket Verma (26 off 9 balls), and Heinrich Klaasen (24). RCB bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma, and Romario Shepherd picking up 2 wickets each.

In response, RCB has started their chase steadily, reaching 17 runs without loss in 1.4 overs. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are currently at the crease, looking to build a solid foundation for their team.

RCB has already qualified for the playoffs, boasting eight wins in their twelve matches and currently sitting second in the points table with 17 points. On the other hand, SRH’s campaign has been less successful, with only four wins from twelve games, leaving them at the bottom of the table. With their playoff hopes dashed, SRH will be playing for pride in this match.

Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting IPL clash!

**Key Moments:**

* **SRH Innings:** Ishan Kishan’s dominant batting performance was the highlight, supported by quickfire contributions from the top and middle order.
* **Partnerships:** Key partnerships included 54 between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, and an unbroken 43 between Ishan Kishan and Pat Cummins.

**Playing XI:**

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

**Head-to-Head:**

* Total matches played: 25
* Sunrisers Hyderabad won: 13
* Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 11
* No Result: 1

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