The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to ignite cricket fever as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 2 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Scheduled for March 23, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST, this clash promises high-voltage action as both teams aim for a winning start.
📅 Match Details:
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Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025, Match 2
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🏟 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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🕞 Date & Time: March 23, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
IPL 2025 Overview
The 2025 IPL season features 74 matches across 13 cities over the next two months. Hyderabad will host the Qualifier 1 (May 20) and the Eliminator (May 21), while Kolkata will stage Qualifier 2 (May 23) and the IPL Final (May 25).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Can They Go One Step Further?
SRH made headlines last season by crossing the 270-run mark multiple times but fell short in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This year, they have bolstered their squad by signing Ishan Kishan, adding more firepower to an already explosive batting lineup. Pat Cummins will lead the side, and with a strong top order, SRH will be a top contender for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap.
Rajasthan Royals: A New Era Begins
Rajasthan Royals have retained most of their core but parted ways with Jos Buttler. Their big acquisitions include Jofra Archer and Sri Lanka’s spin duo, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Sanju Samson will captain the team but will play as an Impact Player for the first three games due to injury, with Riyan Parag stepping in as captain.
RCB vs KKR MATCH RESULT
Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anmolpreet Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Ravi Chahar
Bench: Anmolpreet Taide, Abdul Samad, Sachin Baby, Pathum Nissanka, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Wiaan Mulder
Rajasthan Royals
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Sanju Samson (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer
Bench: Kunal Singh Rathore, V Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Mandwaal, Kwena Maphaka, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ashok Sharma
Pitch Report & Match Expectations
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is known for high-scoring encounters, making this match an ideal setting for a run-fest. Both teams prefer to chase, so expect a thrilling contest with plenty of boundaries.