Tata IPL 2025: SRH vs RR Match Preview, Playing XI, Head-to-Head, and Predictions

With the fervor of the Tata IPL 2025 still high, Sunrisers Hyderabad faces one of their most awaited clashes as they take to the field against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday evening. Having made it to the finals last year, SRH has one of the strongest batting line-ups in the competition and will be eager to make an impact with the first match of their season. The Rajasthan Royals will have finished off the bitter experience of their skipper Sanju Samson’s injury and look forward to putting up a good fight.

Match Details

• Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
• Date: 23rd March, 2025, Sunday
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Live Telecast: Star Sports& JioHotstar 

Team Analysis and Predicted Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

With their explosive batting line-up, Sunrisers Hyderabad are rated as favorites to win this match. Last season, they created scores of 250+ regularly, and they smashed the record books with a 287-run effort against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It is a star-studded line-up that can take on RR well.

Predicted Playing XI:

• Travis Head
• Abhishek Sharma
• Ishan Kishan(wk)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Abhinav Manohar
• Wiaan Mulder
• Pat Cummins(c)
• Harshal Patel
• Rahul Chahar

Top Player to Keep Your Eyes On: Abhishek Sharma – The much-anticipated match against England has now taken him to reach another dimension, having made a very famous knock of 135 runs off 54 balls.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Due to a finger injury, Sanju Samson has been restricted to bat only, which is a severe blow to Rajasthan Royals’ campaign.

Predicted Playing XI:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Nitish Rana
• Riyan Parag (c)
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Dhruv Jurel (wk)
• Shubham Dubey
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jofra Archer
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Sandeep Sharma

Impact Players: Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kunal Singh Rathore

Key Player to Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal – An unfortunate miss from the Champions Trophy squad, Jaiswal will be determined to make a statement here to cement his T20I place back into the Indian circuit.

SRH vs RR: Head-to-Head Record

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have always had a tight and Flemish rivalry. They have faced each other 20 times till now: 

• SRH Won: 11
• RR Won: 9

The minor edge that SRH has had historically over Rajasthan Royals indeed suggests that they have done well against Rajasthan Royals as a team.

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch report of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The Hyderabad pitch is a traditional batter’s paradise when it comes to high-scoring matches. The first-inning average score on the ground lies between 190-200, making it a very good venue for big hitters. 

• Batting Friendly: Expect high-scoring games
• Chasing Benefit: A slight advantage to teams batting second
• Spin Friendly: Spinners may come into play during the second innings. 

Weather Report

The evening is expected to be relatively clear, with temperatures hovering between 32-33 degrees Celsius. There are slight chances of a passing cloud which may give way to a couple of showers, definitely not enough to deter our match of the day. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad have an edge by virtue of their form and depth, with a lively top order comprising Head, Sharma, and Kishan, and a solid bowling armada involving Cummins and Shami.

IPL Match Predictions: Who Holds the Edge?

Sunrisers Hyderabad might have a considerable edge in view of the existing form of their squad. An explosive batting order led by Head, Sharma, and Kishan, alongside a bowling attack spearheaded by Cummins and Shami, carries the prospects of Sunrisers Hyderabad making a strong contention for the win.

Prediction: SRH to win due to their top order against RR bowlers.

How to Watch SRH vs RR Live?

Fans can catch all the actions of SRH Vs RR through live streaming on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

SRH and RR fans can gear up for a thrilling contest with Tata IPL 2025. No doubt SRH looks stronger when compared to the statistics, but cricket is always full of surprises. Stay tuned for live updates and detailed IPL 2025 Match Predictions on Winexch, your ultimate platform for online gaming and sports insights!

FAQS

• Where do I watch the lifetime viewing of SRH vs RR?

The match would be broadcast on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

• Who is the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025?

Pat Cummins is the captain of SRH in IPL 2025.

• What is the head-to-head record of SRH vs. RR?

They have played against each other 20 times, with SRH winning 11 times and RR winning 9 times.

• What about the pitch condition for the match?

The track at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is generally considered a batsman-friendly wicket, with an average first-innings score ranging from 190-200.

• Is Sanju Samson playing in this match?

Samson has injured his finger and is not likely to keep wickets or field today, but could feature in some capacity as an Impact Player for RR.