Sunrise Hyderabad (srh) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) For the second game of IPL 2025. The game is scheduled for Sunday (March 23rd) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
SRH had an incredible campaign last season. The Hyderabad-based outfit displayed offensive brand of cricket and blew the team away. They are able to hold the same core this season and are aiming to go on forever.
SRH played in last year’s final but was unable to win a title winner against the Kolkata Knight Rider. They have won tournaments this season and are keen to put their hands on the trophy for their second and first time since 2016.
Meanwhile, RR’s journey at IPL 2024 ended with a loss against SRH in the second qualifying round. RR was the most consistent team in the first half of last year’s season, but lost his way towards the end. They will try to start the season with a strong note again. So, as SRH and RR prepare for the game, the SRH vs. RR match preview is:
SRH vs RR Match Preview – IPL 2025, Match 2:
SRH vs. RR, date, venue:
The upcoming SRH vs. RR matches will take place on Sunday (March 23) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will be played at 3:30pm.
squad:
Sunrise Hyderabad:
Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Krassen, Nitish Lady, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Hershal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atiharva Teide, Abhinav Maanohal, Simarietree Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby
Replacing injuries: Wiaan Mulder replaced injured Brydon Carse
Rajasthan Royals:
Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jure, Shimron Hetmire, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wainadu Hasarat, Mahesh Theekhana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Karteya, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kawna Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ahok Sharma
SRH vs RR Key Battle:
Travis Head vs Jofra Archer:
This equation is very easy for RR in future games. Please delete TravisHead as soon as possible. The Australian star could cause irreparable damage even if he could hit in a few overs, and RR is keen to get his wicket as soon as possible.
Head scored 567 points last season with sensational form on strike rates of over 190 people. He has been keeping an eye on similar performances this season and is keen to launch the campaign with a good note.
RR hopes their pace spearhead Jofra Archer will dismiss his head as soon as possible. Last month, when Australia faced Britain in the Champions Trophy, Archer fired his head cheaply. And the fast bowler fantasizes the possibility of rejecting the opener again.
Heinrich Klaasan vs Wanindu Hasararaga:
This fight could very well determine the fate of the SRH vs. RR game. Heinrich Klaasen is currently one of the most devastating hitters in the world, and he is equally good against spin bowlers. Onus is on him to finish the innings of SRH with a strong note.
Meanwhile, RR will turn to Sri Lankan star Wainidu Hasaranga to contain Krazen. Hasaranga was also one of the best whiteball spinners in the world and was in favor of himself to win a duel against the South African star.
Sanju Samson vs Pat Cummins:
The Captain’s Battle will be extremely important in the upcoming SRH vs. RR games. Sanju Samson will enter the back of the T20IS 3rd century this season. The RR skipper has developed a habit of starting a season well, and he is looking to do the same thing in the future.
Samson can take the game out of SRH very well if he hits long enough. And it’s SRH Captain Pat Cummins responsible for making sure his RR counterpart doesn’t hit long.
SRH vs RR key players:
SRH -Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel will become key players in SRH.
RR- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag and Sandeep Sharma will become key players in RR.
SRH vs. RR weather report:
The weather forecast predicts sunny days in Hyderabad on the match day, but there is a slight chance that rain will occur in the city. Temperature can hover in your early 30s during the game.
Conclusion:
Both SRH and RR had a good campaign last year, and they are keen to launch this campaign as well with a winning note. After missing the trophy last year, both teams are aiming to go all the way in IPL 2025.