SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream 11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium at Hyderabad will host an exciting game as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second match of IPL 2025 on March 23.

SRH, fresh from their thrilling run to the IPL 2024 final, will be keen to start their campaign on a high. Their home record, a major contributor to their success last season, will prove to be a major boost. Skipper Pat Cummins has a strong lineup of explosive batters in the form of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, and a strong bowling unit led by Cummins and Mohammed Shami.

Rajasthan Royals, who fell short of the final after their defeat by SRH in Qualifier 2, are already facing an early test with Sanju Samson only playing as a batter in the first three games. In Samson’s absence, rookie Riyan Parag will take over as captain of the team. RR has a potent batting order led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana and Dhruv Jurel. But their bowling line-up, even with Jofra Archer in the ranks, looks less seasoned than their rivals.

SRH vs RR Head-to-Head record

Matches played: 20 | SRH won: 11 | RR won: 9

IPL 2025 Match details – SRH vs RR

• Date and Time: March 23, 03:30 pm IST / 10:00 am GMT
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a number of high-scoring games last season, and the pitch is expected to favour the batters in the next game as well. Out of the six games played at the stadium during the previous season, three witnessed both teams crossing the 200-run barrier. Under such conditions, the side winning the toss will look to bat first and post a strong total on the scoreboard.

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klassen
• Batters: Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal
• All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins, Jofra Archer

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Abhishek Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)
• Choice 2: Travis Head (c), Riyan Parag (vc)

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel, Harshal Patel, Sandeep Sharma

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SRH vs RR Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 23, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Ashok Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jofra Archer, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Yudhvir Singh

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