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Jitesh Sharma feels the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad is a good sign heading into IPL 2025 playoffs

Jitesh Sharma isn't bothered about RCB's defeat against SRH

SRH got the better of RCB by 42 runs

RCB's stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma in this frame

'Losing is a good sign…': Jitesh Sharma not worried about RCB despite suffering 42-run defeat against SRH ahead of playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad which took a hit at the top two finish prospects

SRH crushed RCB by 42 runs

RCB hence slipped to third spot in IPL 2025 points table

SRH's Jaydev Unadkat (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB slip to this spot after SRH jolt, here's how Bengaluru's top 2 finish takes a massive dent

RCB vs SRH Highlights IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94-run knock to thrash Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs in their IPL 2025 clash

SRH condemned RCB to a 42-run defeat in their IPL 2025 clash

This defeat affected RCB's top two finish

SRH and RCB players shake hands with each other after their IPL 2025 clash

RCB vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan-inspired SRH hamper RCB's chances of top 2 finish with emphatic 42-run win

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma smashed car's windshield with his monstrous six during IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Abhishek Sharma broken car's windshield with his gigantic six during RCB vs SRH clash

As per an IPL rule Abhishek Sharma will have to pay Rs 5 lakh for breaking car's glass

Watch: Abhishek Sharma's monster six shatters car's windshield, costs him Rs 5 lakh in RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash

Abhishek Sharma's monster six shatters car's windshield, costs him Rs 5 lakh in RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash

Manoj Tiwary said Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting maestro Virat Kohli deserves to lift the IPL 2025 trophy

Manoj Tiwary feels Virat Kohli deserves the most to lift the IPL 2025 trophy

RCB have already qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli in this frame

'No one deserves it more than Virat Kohli': Ex-India star likens RCB's IPL 2025 campaign with India's 2011 World Cup title triumph

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and invited Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first in their Indian Premier League 2025 clash

RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH

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SRH's Pat Cummins (L) and RCB's Jitesh Sharma in frame

RCB vs SRH Toss Update: RCB opt to bowl first against SRH; Know playing XIs of both teams

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. They are currently second in the points table. 

Josh Hazlewood will rejoin RCB for IPL 2025 playoffs. 

RCB are currently preparing for their IPL 2025 clash against SRH. 

Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (L) and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates

Revealed! When will Josh Hazlewood join Royal Challengers Bengaluru for remainder of IPL 2025

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash will take place on May 23 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

RCB vs SRH clash will take place in Lucknow. 

RCB have qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rajat Patidar celebrates with his teammate Virat Kohli (R) after scoring a half-century (50 runs)

'That is a dangerous situation...': Former India cricketer's stern warning to RCB ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar will feature in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). 

Rajat Patidar to feature for RCB in IPL 2025 clash against SRH. 

RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash will take place on May 23. 

Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate his team's win 

'He has given his right hand a little bit...': RCB ends suspense over Rajat Patidar's participation in IPL 2025 clash against SRH

AB De Villiers wants Royal Challengers Bengaluru to be wary of injury scares heading into IPL 2025 playoffs

AB De Villiers doesn't want RCB to be affected by injury scares

RCB have made it to the IPL 2025 playoffs 

AB De Villiers (L) and Virat Kohli in frame

'These scares are killing me, stop that now': AB De Villiers warns RCB of big threat which might bust their IPL 2025 title dream

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'Losing is a good sign…': Jitesh Sharma not worried about RCB despite suffering 42-run defeat against SRH ahead of playoffs

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB slip to this spot after SRH jolt, here's how Bengaluru's top 2 finish takes a massive dent

RCB vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan-inspired SRH hamper RCB's chances of top 2 finish with emphatic 42-run win