IPL 2025 Live Score, SRH vs RR: Rajasthan Royals Face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Their Season Opener
The second match of IPL 2025 will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH, last season’s runners-up, enter the contest as favorites, boasting a formidable squad with explosive batters like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen.
With a batting-friendly pitch on offer, Hyderabad will aim to post a massive total. The return of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy further strengthens their squad, which crossed the 250-run mark thrice in IPL 2024, including a record-breaking 287-run performance against RCB. Abhishek Sharma’s recent T20I century against England highlights SRH’s top-order firepower. Meanwhile, their bowling attack, led by Pat Cummins, Mohammed Shami, and Adam Zampa, provides an experienced edge.
Rajasthan Royals, however, will miss their regular captain Sanju Samson due to injury, with Riyan Parag leading the team in his absence. Samson might still feature as an Impact Player. Without Jos Buttler, RR’s batting lineup will rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, and Nitish Rana to deliver.
IPL 2025: SRH vs RR Match Details
- Date: Sunday, March 23
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM IST)
- Live Telecast: JioStar Network (TV)
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
Head-to-Head Record
SRH and RR have clashed 20 times in IPL history. Hyderabad holds the upper hand with 11 wins, while Rajasthan has won 9. SRH dominated both fixtures against RR last season, including a convincing 36-run win in Qualifier 2.
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby/Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami.
Impact Sub: Rahul Chahar/Jaydev Unadkat.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Impact Sub: Kumar Kartikeya/Tushar Deshpande.
Ishan Kishan’s Big Signing
SRH Head Coach Daniel Vettori expressed excitement about Ishan Kishan joining the squad for ₹11.25 crore. “Ishan complements our explosive top order perfectly. His ability to take on all kinds of bowlers makes him an invaluable asset,” Vettori stated.
Sanju Samson’s Fitness Update
Rajasthan Royals’ regular skipper Sanju Samson is recovering from a finger injury sustained during India’s recent series against England. While he has joined the RR camp, his match fitness remains uncertain.
Hyderabad Weather Report
A clear evening is expected in Hyderabad, with temperatures hovering around 32-33°C. However, there is a slight possibility of passing showers during the game.
Stay tuned for live score updates and key highlights from this exciting IPL 2025 encounter!
