In the 2025 IPL's second game, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be playing against Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 Indian Premier League's second match. The fixture will take place at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.

Sunrisers Hyderabad set the record in the last season, crossing the 270-run barrier many times. They were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders in the final and ended up as runners-up. They added more strength to their batting department with the inclusion of Ishan Kishan. Pat Cummins will be the captain, and the Royals have a solid batting lineup once again.

Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, managed to hold on to their players for the most part but lost Jos Buttler. They picked up Jofra Archer and the Sri Lankan twin spinners Theekshana and Hasaranga. Sanju Samson will be captain this year but, due to injury, play as an impact player for the first three matches, with Riyan Parag as captain. It's shaping up to be a great game.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins and his men will be confident. They have a good batting lineup and a good attack this season. The team had dominated their rivals on home soil last season, and the players will take inspiration from those wins. Cummins will try to lead from the front with the ball and start well.

With Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, the side has a dynamic opening combination, and they will try to make a dominating start. Ishan Kishan will have to take charge of the innings in the middle order and form partnerships with Sachin Baby and Nitish Reddy. Heinrich Klaasen is among the top finishers in the world and will try to play big shots along with Wiaan Mulder and Abhinav Manohar in the lower middle order.

Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins have loads of experience and will be searching for early success. Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar will bowl decisive middle-order overs and will have to be at their best. Wiaan Mulder and Abhishek Sharma will attempt to keep the scoreboard in check since the Royals have quality batsmen in their batting order.

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson is recovering from an injury and won't be around as captain for the initial matches. Riyan Parag is the new captain and has a challenging task. The team has been struggling against the Sunrisers in the last two seasons, losing three on the trot. It will be interesting to see if Parag can step into the gap and guide his team to a winning start.

Sanju Samson will bat and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, will need to make a good beginning to this game. The side has a solid middle order and is looking for alliances between Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, and Dhruv Jurel. Shimron Hetmyer is a good finisher and will aim to hit quick runs with Wanindu Hasaranga and Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the lower middle order.

The bowling attack will have a challenging time, as Sunrisers Hyderabad possess a very good batting lineup. Jofra Archer is the team's ace bowler and, with Sandeep Sharma, will have to create early impact. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will have to be effective in the middle overs and maintain the score in check. The team is also looking forward to good support from Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is perfect for stroke play, thanks to its flat surface and consistent bounce. Fast bowlers might see some early movement, while spinners could find some assistance during the middle overs, though it’s not particularly favorable for spin.

Toss Prediction

We've witnessed some outstanding batting performances at this venue. Early on, the wicket is flat, allowing batsmen to score runs without much trouble. However, bowlers have fared better in the second innings when the ball begins to spin, which is why the team winning the toss often opts to bat first.

Weather Report

With only a 5 percent chance of disruption, we anticipate that the weather will have a minimal impact on the match. The temperature is expected to peak at 34°C and dip to a low of 23°C.

Head to Head

So far, these two teams have faced off in 20 matches. The Sunrisers have claimed victory in eleven of those, while the Rajasthan Royals have won nine.

Venue Details

This stadium provides fantastic batting conditions. Batsmen have thrived here in the past, able to play their shots freely. Fast bowlers will need to put in extra effort to make an impact on this track, while spinners have found success in these conditions.

Match Prediction

The Rajasthan Royals are kicking off the season with a few injury worries. While they have a solid batting lineup, their bowling attack leaves something to be desired, which could be a concern for the team. To really put up a fight against the hosts, they’ll need a more robust bowling performance. On the other hand, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have all the right elements in place, featuring a strong attack with fresh talent and plenty of power. We’re anticipating a nail-biter, but the Sunrisers are likely to come out on top.

Sunrisers Hyderabad to win

Betting Tips

We’re leaning towards a win for Sunrisers Hyderabad. They had a fantastic season last year, and with most of their key players still on the roster, we expect them to deliver another strong performance. Playing at home, where the conditions often favor high scores, should work in their favor. Although Rajasthan has a well-rounded squad, we think their batting might be a bit of a vulnerability. Currently, the odds for SRH vs. RR stand at 57% in favor of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Place your bets on Sunrisers Hyderabad to win!

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad 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, Sachin Baby.

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

Riyan Parag (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players

Travis Head was spectacular last season, playing throughout for SRH and scoring 567 runs. He was the top run-scorer of SRH last season as well, so he gets our nod as the top pick for the next game.

Pat Cummins debuted for Sunrisers Hyderabad last season and did not let us down. Last season, Cummins picked 18 wickets and was SRH's top bowler, earning our nod as the top pick for the next game.

Abhishek Sharma will begin as the top-order batsman, having scored 484 runs at a strike rate of 204 in 16 games last season. He is a decent captaincy option.

Rajasthan Royals Key Players

Riyan Parag made his breakout last season and was brilliant, particularly during the first half of the campaign. He scored 573 runs, which made him his side's top run-getter and thus our best choice for this game.

Yashasvi Jaiswal opens and accumulated 435 runs from 15 matches last year. He is an ideal candidate for this game.

Tushar Deshpande – He did well for CSK in the last season and may be introduced in the second inning if the bowlers require a helping hand. He has managed 17 wickets in 13 games.