SRH vs RR IPL 2025: Cricket fever continues in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season’s finalists, face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on March 23, 2025.

Both teams are eager to make a strong statement early in the tournament. SRH will aim to build on last year’s success, while RR looks to turn the tables and claim a crucial win.

Match Details

• Fixture: SRH vs RR
• Date: March 23, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• On-Field Umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Akshay Totre
• Third Umpire: Rohan Pandit

Head-to-Head Record

Team News

SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be boosted by the return of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from injury. With Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in red-hot form, SRH will aim for another explosive batting display. They posted 250+ totals three times last season, showcasing their firepower. Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami will lead the bowling attack alongside spinner Adam Zampa. Having beaten Rajasthan Royals twice last season, SRH will be confident of continuing their dominance.

RR

Rajasthan Royals will be without skipper Sanju Samson for the first three matches due to a finger injury, with Riyan Parag leading the side. With Jos Buttler released, RR’s batting looks weakened, but they still have Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, and Nitish Rana. Jofra Archer will spearhead a relatively inexperienced bowling attack. Having lost twice to SRH last season, RR will need a strong all-round performance to turn the tide this time.

Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium often provides a good balance between bat and ball but over the last few years, its been a batting paradise. While batters enjoy favorable conditions in the first innings, spinners tend to get assistance as the game progresses. Historically, teams chasing have had a slight advantage.

Toss Prediction

With Hyderabad’s surface offering good batting conditions early on, teams winning the toss may prefer to chase, capitalizing on the pitch’s consistency under lights. However, a strong first-innings total can put pressure on the opposition.

Weather Forecast for March 23, 2025

A warm and sunny afternoon is expected, with temperatures reaching a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. No rain interruptions are anticipated.

• Total IPL Matches: 77
• Wins Batting First: 34 (44.16%)
• Wins Batting Second: 43 (55.84%)
• Highest Team Score: 231/4 (Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2019 vs RCB)
• Lowest Team Score: 80 (Delhi Capitals, 2013 vs SRH)
• Average Score Batting First: 162.78
• Best Individual Batting Performance: 126 (David Warner, SRH, 2017 vs KKR)
• Best Bowling Performance: 6/12 (Alzarri Joseph, MI, 2019 vs SRH)

Runs Breakdown at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (IPL Matches)

• Below 150: 35 matches
• 150-169: 12 matches
• 170-189: 13 matches
• 190 & Above: 18 matches

Fantasy & Performance Metrics

SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Playing 11

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

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

Dream 11 Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH), Ishan Kishan (SRH), Sanju Samson (RR)

• Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR), Travis Head (SRH), Shimron Hetmyer (RR)

• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (RR), Nitish Reddy (SRH)

• Bowlers: Pat Cummins (SRH), Jofra Archer (RR), Mohammed Shami (SRH)

• Captain: Heinrich Klaasen

• Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Session Predictions & Tips

Powerplay (Overs 1-6)

• Expected Runs: 45-55

• Wickets: 1-2

• Conditions: The pitch at Hyderabad is usually batting-friendly with some help for swing bowlers early on. Shami and Archer will look to extract movement, while aggressive openers like Head and Jaiswal will aim for a fiery start.

First 10 Overs

• Expected Runs: 85-95

• Insights: Spinners like Rahul Chahar and Maheesh Theekshana will come into play, making stroke-making tricky. Samson and Hetmyer could be key in navigating this phase, while SRH’s middle order will rely on Klaasen and Kishan to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Death Overs (Overs 16-20)

• Expected Runs: 50-60

• Strategy: Big hitters like Klaasen and Hetmyer will look to maximize the final overs, while death bowlers like Shami and Hasaranga will attempt to restrict the opposition with variations and yorkers.

SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Prediction

With a balanced squad and strong death bowling, SRH has a slight advantage, especially if their top order fires. However, RR’s explosive batting lineup and Hasaranga’s all-round abilities make them a formidable challenge. Expect a high-scoring contest with momentum swinging throughout the game.

Prediction: SRH to win

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