The second match of TATA IPL 2025 brings a fiery clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), scheduled on March 23, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST, and fans can watch the live action on JioCinema and Star Sports.
Both teams have strong lineups and will look to start the tournament with a bang. SRH, known for their explosive batting, are coming off a stellar 2024 season, while RR will aim to bounce back after missing the final last year.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Date | Sunday, 23 March 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports, JioCinema |
RR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | RR Wins | SRH Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | 11 |
In their IPL history, SRH have a slight edge, winning 11 out of 20 encounters against RR.
See Also:- SRH vs RR Head to Head Record & Stats – IPL 2025
Weather & Pitch Report
| Factor | Condition |
|---|---|
| Weather | Overcast, 23-25°C, 67% Humidity |
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 188+ |
| Record at Venue | Bat 1st: 34 wins, Bowl 1st: 42 wins |
- The surface in Hyderabad is great for batting, but pacers may get swing due to overcast conditions.
- Spinners could be impactful in the first innings.
- Teams are expected to prefer chasing.
Team News & Strategy
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Key Players: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen
- Bowling Unit: Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Cummins
- Strategy: Batting-heavy lineup with solid pace attack.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Stand-in Captain: Riyan Parag (Sanju Samson as Impact Player)
- Key Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer
- Bowling Unit: Jofra Archer, Hasaranga, Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma
- Strategy: Strong spin unit and power-hitters in middle order.
Probable Playing XI
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Abhishek Sharma | Sanju Samson (Impact) |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Nitish Rana |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Riyan Parag (c) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Abhinav Manohar | Dhruv Jurel (wk) |
| Wiaan Mulder | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Pat Cummins (c) | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Harshal Patel | Sandeep Sharma |
| Mohammed Shami | Jofra Archer |
| Rahul Chahar | Tushar Deshpande (Impact) |
RR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Picks
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Contest Type | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Small League | Travis Head | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Grand League | Abhishek Sharma | Riyan Parag |
| High-Risk League | Wanindu Hasaranga | Mohammed Shami |
Top Dream11 Player Picks
Batsmen
- Travis Head (SRH) – 567 runs in IPL 2024, explosive starter.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – Consistent opener, averages 57 Dream11 points.
- Sanju Samson (RR) – Strong venue record, reliable 2nd innings scorer.
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Good second-innings performer, strike rate 204 last season.
- Riyan Parag (RR) – RR’s highest run-getter in 2024, also captain this time.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – Great vs SRH and in first innings.
Bowlers
- Mohammed Shami (SRH) – Purple Cap winner (2023), back in rhythm.
- Jofra Archer (RR) – Death overs threat, effective on bouncy pitches.
- Harshal Patel (SRH) – 67 FPTS avg, consistent in both innings.
Players to Avoid
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Abhinav Manohar (SRH) | Low consistency |
| Akash Madhwal (RR) | Poor current form |
RR vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Team – Suggested
Dream11 Team – Small League
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC), Nitish Rana
All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Jofra Archer
✅ Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sunrisers Hyderabad look more balanced in terms of their top-order batting and pace bowling unit. With the momentum from Champions Trophy 2025 and a powerful lineup, SRH are favourites to win Match 2 of IPL 2025.
Our Pick: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
But don’t underestimate Rajasthan’s spin unit—they can turn the game on a slower pitch.
