SRH vs RCB: Bangalore Opt To Bowl; Look To Solidify Playoff Bid

Hyderabad: The much-anticipated sixty-fifth match of IPL 2023 is set to take place between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). It will mark their first encounter in this thrilling season of the Tata IPL.

Currently, SRH are placed in the ninth position on the points table, while RCB occupy the fifth spot. In this eventful season, SRH have played twelve matches, emerging victorious in four, whereas RCB have played the same number of games, securing victory in six of them.

Hyderabad faced Gujarat Titans in their previous match, suffering a defeat by 34 runs. Heinrich Klassen of the SRH showcased his skill by scoring an impressive 64 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Bangalore triumphed in their last game against Rajasthan Royals, securing a resounding victory by 112 runs. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell contributed significantly to RCB’s success, scoring 55 runs and 54 runs respectively.

These two teams have faced each other on 21 occasions in the IPL so far. Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the edge with 12 wins, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have emerged victorious in 9 games. The upcoming clash promises to be an exciting encounter between these competitive sides.