The second match of IPL 2025 brings a high-voltage clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). SRH, last season’s runners-up, will battle RR, who finished third in IPL 2024. Both teams have retained their key players while making strategic buys in the auction.
SRH vs RR Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 Match 2
- Date: Sunday, March 23
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App and website , the Star Sports Network and Network 18 TV ect
SRH vs RR Team Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Overview
SRH has a dominant batting order led by Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. Their pace attack, featuring Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, makes them formidable contenders.
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Key Players to Watch:
- Travis Head: 271 runs at an average of 45.16 in Hyderabad.
- Heinrich Klaasen: 435 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 190.78.
- Mohammed Shami: 10 wickets in seven IPL innings at an average of 16.60.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overview
RR has appointed Riyan Parag as the interim captain, with Sanju Samson focusing on his batting role. Their bowling attack gets a boost with the inclusion of Jofra Archer.
Key Players to Watch:
- Sanju Samson: 527 runs at an average of 52.70 in Hyderabad.
- Riyan Parag: 118 runs at a strike rate of 173.52 in three innings.
- Tushar Deshpande: 10 wickets against right-hand batters in IPL 2024.
SRH vs RR Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Adam Zampa
- Rahul Chahar
- Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sanju Samson
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Tushar Deshpande
- Akash Madhwal
- Sandeep Sharma
- Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
SRH vs RR Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- Pitch: A high-scoring surface with an average first-innings total of 194. Pacers take 68% of wickets.
- Weather: Clear skies with a temperature of 33°C and no rain expected.
Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for SRH vs RR Dream11 Team
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 328 runs in Hyderabad, strike rate of 201.22.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH): 140 runs, strike rate of 157.30.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 121 runs in two innings in Hyderabad.
Best Grand League Picks
- Heinrich Klaasen: Consistent in Hyderabad conditions.
- Mohammed Shami: Key bowler in the powerplay.
- Sanju Samson: RR’s top performer in Hyderabad.
Dream11 Team Prediction for SRH vs RR
Small League Team:
- Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana
- All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma (C), Riyan Parag (VC), Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins, Jofra Archer
Grand League Team:
- Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
- Batters: Travis Head, Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Tushar Deshpande, Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins, Rahul Chahar
SRH vs RR Match Prediction
SRH has the home advantage and a more balanced squad. RR will rely on key players like Samson and Jaiswal to challenge them. Prediction: SRH to win
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
The pitch is a high-scoring surface with an average first-innings total of 194. Pacers take around 68% of the wickets.
The best captaincy options include:
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Explosive opener with a high strike rate.
Riyan Parag (RR) – Key all-rounder and captain.
Sanju Samson (RR) – Experienced batter with a strong record in Hyderabad.
The weather is expected to be clear with no rain, and the temperature around 33°C.
Check the “Probable Playing XIs” section in the article for a detailed team lineup.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – Strong middle-order batter.
Pat Cummins (SRH) – Key wicket-taker and captain.
Jofra Archer (RR) – Match-winning pace bowler.
SRH Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh
RR Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
A balanced combination should include 1-2 wicketkeepers, 3-4 batters, 2-3 all-rounders, and 3-4 bowlers. Refer to the “Dream11 Team Prediction” section for suggested teams.
SRH has the home advantage and a stronger squad, making them the favorites to win. However, RR has match-winners like Sanju Samson, Jaiswal, and Hasaranga, which could make the match competitive.
