The IPL governing council has formally shifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 conflict between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), initially scheduled for Might 23 on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, to a brand new venue. The conflict will now happen on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Purpose behind the change in venue from Bengaluru to Lucknow
The rationale behind the change in venue is unfavourable climate circumstances in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has been battling its heaviest rainfall of the 12 months, resulting in widespread waterlogging, visitors disruption, and even native flooding in a number of areas. The scenario worsened throughout RCB’s final scheduled dwelling fixture on Might 17, which needed to be deserted and not using a single ball bowled as a result of torrential downpour. This not solely disenchanted 1000’s of followers but in addition raised rapid issues in regards to the viability of additional fixtures on the venue.
In accordance with a number of media reviews, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) additionally subsequently issued a yellow alert for town, forecasting continued heavy rains main as much as and past the Might 23 match. Taking inventory of the bottom circumstances, climate projections, and the broader logistical challenges, the BCCI made the proactive transfer to relocate the high-stakes encounter to Lucknow.
“The TATA IPL Match No. 65 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has been relocated to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, as a result of unfavorable climate circumstances in Bengaluru. Just like the playoffs stage, a further one hour can be allotted to the enjoying circumstances for the remaining matches of the league stage, beginning Tuesday, 20 Might,” the assertion launched by IPL.
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IPL 2025: Up to date particulars of the modified fixture
- Fixture: RCB vs SRH
- Authentic Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- New Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date: Thursday, 23 Might 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
SRH already in Lucknow whereas RCB chasing top-two end
Curiously, the venue shift to Lucknow for the conflict comes with a pure benefit for SRH, who’re already stationed within the metropolis. The Hyderabad-based franchise lately performed their ultimate scheduled league sport in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) on the Ekana Stadium on Monday, Might 19, and secured a complete victory. Regardless of the dominant efficiency, Pat Cummins and his squad are already out of playoff rivalry, having fallen brief within the factors tally as a result of inconsistent type earlier within the season. Whereas SRH will now be enjoying their ultimate fixture on the similar venue, their position shifts from that of a contender to a possible spoiler, able to derailing one other group’s ambitions.
In distinction, RCB will enter this conflict with the whole lot to play for. Having already secured a spot within the IPL 2025 playoffs following Gujarat Titans’ win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday, RCB now set their sights on a top-two end, which ensures them a second probability within the playoffs by way of Qualifier 1. Their job, nevertheless, shouldn’t be a simple one. With back-to-back matches scheduled on the Ekana Stadium, together with a ultimate league stage showdown in opposition to LSG on Might 27, RCB should now adapt shortly to a venue identified for its sluggish, turning wickets, a pointy distinction to the flat, high-scoring tracks of their dwelling floor in Bengaluru.
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