Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) – IPL 2025 Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second match of IPL 2025 on Sunday, March 23, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Team Overview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
SRH had an outstanding campaign last season, showcasing an aggressive brand of cricket that overwhelmed their opponents. They retained the core of their squad this season and will aim to clinch their second IPL title, their first since 2016. Despite reaching the finals last year, SRH fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders and will be determined to go all the way this time.

Rajasthan Royals (RR):
RR had a strong start in IPL 2024 but faltered towards the end, ultimately losing to SRH in the second qualifier. They will look to start the season with a solid performance and build momentum early on.

Match Details:

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Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 3:30 PM IST

Squads:

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, 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 replaced the injured 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

Key Battles to Watch:

  1. Travis Head vs Jofra Archer:
    Travis Head was instrumental for SRH last season, scoring 567 runs at a strike rate of over 190. RR will rely on Jofra Archer to dismiss Head early. Archer had success against Head during the Champions Trophy last month, and RR will hope for a repeat performance.

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    Heinrich Klaasen vs Wanindu Hasaranga:
    Klaasen’s explosive batting against Hasaranga’s spin wizardry could be a game-defining contest. Klaasen’s ability to dominate spinners will be crucial for SRH, while Hasaranga’s role in curbing Klaasen’s impact will be vital for RR.

  3. Sanju Samson vs Pat Cummins:
    RR skipper Sanju Samson, fresh off three T20I centuries, will look to continue his form. SRH captain Pat Cummins will aim to neutralize Samson’s threat early to keep RR in check.

Key Players:

SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Harshal Patel.
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma.

Weather Report:

The forecast predicts a sunny day in Hyderabad, with temperatures hovering in the early 30s. However, there is a slight chance of rain during the match.

Conclusion:

Both SRH and RR had impressive campaigns last season and will be eager to start IPL 2025 with a win. With SRH aiming for their second title and RR looking to bounce back after a near miss, this clash promises to be an exciting opener to the season.

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