IPL 2025 Match 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royal-Pre-Match Analysis

IPL 2025 SRH VS RR

Match Details:

Date:  23, March 2025

Time: 3:30 IST

Venue:  Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Live Streaming: Star Sports and Jio Hotstar

 

Toss:

This ground is great for batting. The pitch is flat at the beginning, making it easy for batters to score runs. In the second innings, the ball starts to turn, helping the bowlers. So, the team that wins the toss will likely choose to bat first.

 

 

Pitch Report:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is a good place for batting. Batters can play their shots easily. Fast bowlers don’t get much help from the pitch and have to work hard to perform well. Spinners, on the other hand, have done well and enjoyed bowling here.

 

 

Previous Ground Records:

Total Matches Played: 77

Matches Won Batting First: 34

Matches Won Bowling First: 43

 Highest Score: 277/3 by SRH

 Lowest Score: 80 BY Delhi Capitals

 

Probable Playing XI Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

 

Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Harshal Patel, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Sachin Baby 

 

Probable Playing XI Rajasthan Royals (RR) IN IPL

Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson 

 

 

Key Players to Watch:

Sunrisers Hyderabad:  Heinrich Klaasen, Mohammad Shami, Travis Head 

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal , Maheesh Theekshana, Riyan Parag

 

Head-to-Head Record:

Total Matches Played: 20

SRH Wins:  11

RR Wins:  9

No Result: 0

 

 

Prediction:

Both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are strong teams with their own strengths. SRH often relies on its balanced bowling attack, especially their spinners, who can be effective on slower tracks like Hyderabad. Their batting lineup has been improving, with dependable players who can accelerate in the middle overs.

 

On the other hand, RR boasts a solid batting order, with aggressive players who can dominate the powerplay. Their captain, Sanju Samson, is a key figure who can change the game. RR’s bowlers, especially their spinners, can be quite effective in the latter stages.

 

If the pitch favors batting, RR might have the upper hand due to their explosive batting lineup. However, if it slows down and offers turn, SRH’s bowlers could make a significant impact. The toss will also play a crucial role — teams may prefer to bat first to set a challenging target.

 

Overall, it could be a close contest. If SRH’s bowlers find their rhythm, they have a strong chance. But if RR’s batters take charge early, they might edge ahead. It’ll come down to which team handles the pressure better on the day.

 

Disclaimer*: This is a personal opinion-based prediction. Actual results may vary.