IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview and Predictions
Match Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
The second match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, March 23. This match marks the first of the day's double-header, set to commence at 03:30 PM.
Both teams are eager to kick off their new season with a victory, having both reached the playoffs last year. Notably, SRH eliminated RR in the second qualifier before succumbing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. SRH also triumphed over RR during the league phase, and they will aim to extend their winning streak.
Conversely, RR is determined to seek revenge for their previous defeat and aims to secure a win in SRH's home ground.
Match Details: SRH vs RR - IPL 2025
Match Information:
| Match | SRH vs RR, Match 2, IPL 2025 |
| Date & Time | 23 March 2025, 03:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar and Star Sports |
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The pitch at Hyderabad is expected to favor batsmen, similar to many other IPL venues. A flat surface is anticipated, allowing batsmen to dominate the game.
Weather Forecast:
- There is a 20-23% chance of rain at the start of the match. While the game is unlikely to be completely rained out, delays may occur due to wet conditions.
- Temperatures are expected to be in the early 30s during the match.
Head-to-Head Record:
In their previous encounters, SRH holds a slight edge over RR. Out of 20 matches played, SRH has won 11, while RR has claimed victory in 9.
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost |
| SRH | 20 | 11 | 09 |
| RR | 20 | 09 | 11 |
Squads:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby
Injury Replacement: Wiaan Mulder replaces Brydon Carse.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma
Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhinav Manohar
- Wiaan Mulder
- Pat Cummins
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Rahul Chahar
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Sanju Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
- Maheesh Theekshana
Key Players to Watch:
For SRH:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Pat Cummins
- Harshal Patel
For RR:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Riyan Parag
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
Best Batsman Predictions:
Who will be the top scorer for SRH: Travis Head or Abhishek Sharma?
Who will be the top scorer for RR: Sanju Samson or Yashasvi Jaiswal?
Best Bowler Predictions:
Who will take the most wickets for SRH: Pat Cummins or Harshal Patel?
Who will take the most wickets for RR: Jofra Archer or Wanindu Hasaranga?
Match Prediction for IPL 2025 Match 2:
SRH is favored to win the upcoming match against RR.