IPL 2025: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction & Match Preview
The second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 features a high-voltage clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Both teams had remarkable performances in IPL 2024 and will be looking to make a strong start this season.
Match Details
Date
Time
Venue
Live Streaming
Sunday, March 23, 2025
03:30 PM (IST)
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Star Sports Network, JioCinema App & Website
Team Analysis
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Overview
SRH had an exceptional IPL 2024 campaign, making it to the final but falling short against Kolkata Knight Riders. With Pat Cummins leading the squad, they will be eager to claim their second IPL title this season. Their explosive batting unit frequently posted 250+ totals last year, making them a powerhouse team.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overview
RR had an incredible run from 2022 to 2024, consistently making the playoffs but failing to lift the trophy. They finished third in IPL 2024, losing in Qualifier 2. Under Sanju Samson’s captaincy, they have retained their young core but are considered one of the weaker teams this season. Despite this, they aim to secure a playoff spot once again.
Head-to-Head Record: SRH vs RR
Total Matches Played
SRH Wins
RR Wins
No Result
First Match Played
Last Match Played
20
11
9
0
April 27, 2013 (RR won)
March 24, 2024 (SRH won)
Full Squad Details
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad
Player
Pat Cummins (C)
Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Heinrich Klassen (wk)
Atharva Taide
Kamindu Mendis
Abhinav Manohar
Sachin Baby
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Aniket Verma
Wiaan Mulder
Rahul Chahar
Adam Zampa
Harshal Patel
Mohammed Shami
Jaydev Unadkat
Zeeshan Ansari
Simarjeet Singh
Eshan Malinga
Rajasthan Royals Squad
Player
Sanju Samson (C) (wk)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Nitish Rana
Riyan Parag
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Dhruv Jurel (wk)
Shimron Hetmyer
Shubham Dubey
Kumal Singh Rathore (wk)
Yudhvir Singh Charak
Wanindu Hasaranga
Maheesh Theekshana
Kumar Kartikeya
Sandeep Sharma
Tushar Deshpande
Jofra Archer
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Kwena Maphaka
Akash Madhwal
Ashok Sharma
Predicted Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals
Travis Head
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Abhishek Sharma
Sanju Samson (C) (wk)
Ishan Kishan
Nitish Rana
Heinrich Klassen (wk)
Riyan Parag
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Shimron Hetmyer
Kamindu Mendis
Dhruv Jurel
Abhinav Manohar
Shubham Dubey
Pat Cummins (C)
Wanindu Hasaranga
Harshal Patel
Jofra Archer
Mohammed Shami
Sandeep Sharma
Rahul Chahar
Maheesh Theekshana
Pitch & Weather Report
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Hyderabad pitch is batting-friendly with high-scoring encounters expected. Pace bowlers get some assistance in the initial overs, but the pitch tends to become a batting paradise as the match progresses.
Weather Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Winds
Rain Probability
35°C
Low
Moderate
Slight chance of light showers
Top 3 Players to Watch Out For
Player
Team
Key Strength
Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Explosive batting, part-time spin
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals
Aggressive opener, all-format player
Mohammed Shami
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Experienced pacer, death-over specialist
SRH vs RR Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Considering team strength and past performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad are favorites to win against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 Match 2. With a superior batting lineup and experienced bowling attack, SRH is expected to dominate the contest.