RCB vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad Turn the Tables with Dramatic IPL 2025 Comeback
Stunning IPL 2025 Night: SRH Hand RCB a Crushing Twist
Only a handful of IPL matches leave you blinking, wondering how the script flipped so fast. The showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 65 of IPL 2025 was pure chaos. SRH, already knocked out of playoff contention, found new fire to upset RCB’s journey, eventually snatching a 42-run win in spectacular fashion.
The first half felt like another high-scoring T20 showcase. Ishan Kishan, opening for SRH, blazed away, smashing seven boundaries and five thunderous sixes on the way to an unbeaten 94 from just 48 balls. Watching him, you could see an opener who wasn’t going to let bowlers relax for a moment. He mixed power and composure, anchoring the innings as others came and went. Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar chipped in at crucial moments, making sure SRH didn’t lose steam after quick wickets. By the end of 20 overs, a hefty 231/6 gleamed on the scoreboard—tough, but not impossible with a lineup like RCB’s.
The Turning Point: Eshan Malinga’s 16th-Over Mayhem
If you only checked the first half of RCB’s chase, you’d think they were cruising. Phil Salt launched into SRH’s attack with relentless intent, hammering 62 in just 32 balls, mixing sweet timing with brutal force. Virat Kohli, chasing his own milestone season, looked sharp and purposeful, tallying a brisk 43 off 25. Their opening partnership had SRH’s bowlers rattled, and with 189 on the board and only four overs left, the Bengaluru crowd sensed a win.
Then, cricket happened. Eshan Malinga, a young bowler not many expected to have a flashy night, flipped the script in dramatic style during the 16th over. His fielding sparked it all: a laser throw found Rajat Patidar short of his ground. On the very next ball, Malinga grabbed a sharp return catch to send Romario Shepherd packing for a golden duck. Suddenly, RCB’s dugout looked nervous—nobody foresaw seven wickets crumbling for just 16 runs across the next 25 balls.
It wasn’t just about one or two mistakes. SRH’s bowlers tightened up, fielders cut off singles and boundaries, and panic ran through RCB’s middle and lower order. Key finishers fell cheaply, and the required rate spiraled out of control. Before most fans could process the collapse, RCB sat stunned at 189 all out.
SRH might be out of playoff math, but the fight they showed here mattered. That one over from Malinga was worth a dozen highlight reels and changed the mood of the entire league table. For RCB, this loss didn’t just sting—it pushed them to third, with their Net Run Rate hit just as the playoff race gets brutal. Now, they’re counting on favors from other teams to reclaim a top-two spot.
Key moments that will be replayed for weeks include Kishan’s smart, unwavering presence at the crease, Malinga’s athletic fielding and quick reactions, and the sense of both hope and heartbreak cricket delivers. Even for Shepherd, it was a night of extremes: he impressed with 2/14 from just two overs, only to be caught out at the turning point.
If IPL is about drama and momentum swings, RCB vs SRH 2025 just delivered a masterclass packed into four unforgettable hours on the field.