Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be up against Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Sunday, March 23, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Sanju Samson is still recovering from a finger injury and will play as an impact player in the first three matches for the Royals. Riyan Parag will lead the Royals for the first three matches. Dhurv Jurel will be the wicketkeeper in these matches.
Both SRH and RR finished among the top four teams last season. SRH made it to the final but lost against KKR. RR’s last game in 2024 was against SRH, which SRH won by 36 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 2 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 23, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Predicted Playing XI
Top Order: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana
Middle Order: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Yudhvir Singh, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Predicted Playing XI
Top Order: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk)
Middle Order: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami
Key Players to Watch in SRH vs RR Match
Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Head was the highest run-scorer for SRH last season.
- He scored 567 runs in 15 games at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 191.55.
Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Abhishek amassed 484 runs in 16 matches last season at an average of 32.26 and a strike rate of 204.21.
- He took two wickets as well.
Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)
- Samson was the second-highest run-scorer for RR last season.
- He made 531 runs in 15 outings at an average of 48.27 and a strike rate of 153.46.
- Samson is the leading run-scorer in SRH vs RR games.
- He has scored 698 runs in 11 matches at an average of 43.63 and a strike rate of 138.49.
- He is one of the two batters who have scored a century in SRH vs RR matches.
Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)
- Parag will lead RR in the first three games this season.
- He was the leading run-scorer for RR last season and amassed 573 runs at an average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.21.
Wanindu Hasaranga (Rajasthan Royals)
- Hasaranga has played a total of 26 games in the IPL.
- He has taken 35 wickets at an average of 21.37.
Team News and Injury Updates
🚨Brydon Carse sustained a toe injury during the Champions Trophy 2025 and has been replaced by Wiaan Mulder in SRH’s squad.
FAQs about SRH vs RR Predicted Playing XI: Indian Premier League 2025
1. What is the predicted playing XI for SRH vs RR?
Here is the predicted playing XI for both teams –
SRH – Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Yudhvir Singh, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana
RR – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami
2. Which players are expected to open the batting for SRH and RR?
Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to open the innings for RR. For SRH, the duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma might do the job.
3. Who are the key bowlers to watch in SRH vs RR match?
Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammed Shami, and Sandeep Sharma are the key bowlers to watch out for in this match.
4. Are there any injury concerns for SRH or RR ahead of the match?
SRH has replaced the injured Brydon Carse with Wiaan Mulder.
