Defeat to Hyderabad Dents Bengaluru's Hopes of Top-Two Finish in IPL
- On May 23, 2025, at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL match.
- Bengaluru, having secured a place in the knockout stage and positioned third, saw their prospects of finishing in the top two weakened by this defeat, as they now rely on the outcomes of Punjab Kings’ remaining matches.
- Hyderabad posted a total of 231 for 6, powered by Ishan Kishan's impressive 94 runs from just 48 deliveries, which included five sixes and seven boundaries. In response, Bengaluru were dismissed for 189 in 19.5 overs.
- Virat Kohli scored 43 off 25 balls with seven fours and a six before his dismissal, which marked a turning point after an 80-run opening stand with Phil Salt.
- Hyderabad secured their fifth win out of 13 games while Bengaluru’s defeat complicates their pursuit of a top-two table finish that would ease their knockout path.
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Defeat to Hyderabad dents Bengaluru’s hopes of top-two finish in IPL
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94 off 48 balls helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its penultimate game of the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Defeat to Hyderabad dents Bengaluru's hopes of top-two finish in IPL
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94 off 48 balls helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its penultimate game of the Indian Premier League on Friday.
IPL 2025 Live Scorecard: Virat Kohli's target is to finish in the top two in the league, even though he is certain of finishing in the top four. However, that dream was dealt a major blow after losing to Hyderabad.
RCB vs SRH head to head record ahead of IPL 2025 Match 65
Game 65 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both sides will lock horns at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 23. The upcoming clash will be a consolation clash for Sunrisers Hyderabad. It is worth noting that Sunrisers Hyderabad currently occupy eighth place in the IPL 2025 standings. The side have already been eliminated from the race of the group stages. They wil…
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