SRH vs RCB match prediction: Who will win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 match 67?

A battle between two heavyweights awaits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 67 on Friday, May 22.

A victory here for RCB will directly seal their place in Qualifier 1.

SRH vs RCB match preview

The defending champions RCB have continued their brilliant run from where they left off last year. Led by Rajat Patidar, their batting unit has looked in sensational touch, especially with Virat Kohli scoring runs consistently throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, the possible return of Phil Salt is also expected to provide a massive boost to the side heading into this crucial clash. In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who currently holds the Purple Cap, has done a phenomenal job, especially during the powerplay overs. Overall, RCB look like a complete force across all departments.

On the other hand, SRH too have been exceptional despite suffering a few hiccups early in the tournament. The return of Pat Cummins has brought tremendous balance and confidence to the side. In their previous clash, SRH edged past Chennai Super Kings in a tense encounter, powered by Ishan Kishan’s batting masterclass, and the wicketkeeper-batter will once again be expected to deliver with the bat.

With the Hyderabad surface often favouring batters, all eyes will also be on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom can change the game within a few overs.

SRH vs RCB head-to-head record

Matches Played: 26
SRH Won: 13
RCB Won: 12
No Result: 1

SRH vs RCB key players

Bhuvneshwar Kumar- Bhuvi has been the trump card of RCB’s bowling attack this season in a tournament where 220-plus scores have become common. The veteran pacer has consistently bowled with excellent economy while also picking wickets regularly. With 24 wickets at an outstanding economy rate of 7.7, Bhuvneshwar has once again showcased his class and experience despite playing in a batting-dominated era.

Abhishek Sharma - One of the most destructive batters in world cricket at the moment, Abhishek Sharma can trouble any bowling attack on his day. With more than 507 runs this season at a stunning strike rate of 202, the left-hander is playing with immense confidence. Abhishek will also be motivated to take revenge against RCB, who defeated SRH earlier in the opening game of the tournament.

SRH vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad- Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge

Impact Player: Travis Head

Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Rasikh Salam Dar

SRH vs RCB match prediction

It is a very difficult contest to predict considering the quality both teams possess. Both sides have several match-winners capable of turning the game around within a matter of overs.

However, SRH have looked extremely clinical at their home venue and with the top-two race heating up, they will be eager to continue their dominance in front of their home crowd. Fans can expect a high-scoring encounter filled with entertainment and memorable moments.

Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the SRH vs RCB match

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