Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals 2nd Match Preview & Prediction

Match Info

• Match:SRH vs RR, 2nd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
• Date:Sunday, March 23, 2025
• Time:7:00 PM
• Venue:Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Recent Performance

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Form: A W L W L

• May 26, 2024 (Final) – Lost to KKR by 8 wickets
• May 24, 2024 (Qualifier 2) – Defeated RR by 36 runs
• May 21, 2024 (Qualifier 1) – Lost to KKR by 8 wickets
• May 19, 2024 (Match 69) – Defeated PBKS by 4 wickets
• May 16, 2024 (Match 66) – Match abandoned vs GT

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Form: L L NR W L

• May 24, 2024 (Qualifier 2) – Lost to SRH by 36 runs
• May 22, 2024 (Eliminator) – Defeated RCB by 4 wickets
• May 19, 2024 (Match 70) – No result vs KKR (abandoned)
• May 15, 2024 (Match 65) – Lost to PBKS by 5 wickets
• May 12, 2024 (Match 61) – Lost to CSK by 5 wickets

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• SRH won by 36 runs
• SRH won by 1 run
• SRH won by 4 wickets (off the final ball)
• RR won by 72 runs
• RR won by 61 runs

SRH holds a recent dominance over RR, winning three of their last five encounters, including a crucial playoff match last season.

Team Analysis & Key Players

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Key Players:

• Heinrich Klaasen – Explosive middle-order batsman and a key finisher
• Pat Cummins – Experienced leader and pace spearhead
• Travis Head – Power-hitter who can provide aggressive starts
• Abhishek Sharma – Emerging all-rounder with game-changing abilities
• Mohammed Shami – Veteran fast bowler with death-over expertise

Predicted Playing XI:

Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Key Players:

• Sanju Samson – Dependable captain and wicketkeeper-batsman
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – Aggressive top-order batsman
• Jofra Archer – Express pacer and crucial death bowler
• Shimron Hetmyer – Explosive finisher in the middle order
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Dynamic all-rounder with spin variations

Predicted Playing XI:

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

Weather: The forecast is clear, ensuring a full match without rain interruptions.

Match Prediction

• SRH’s Strengths: Strong pace attack with Shami and Cummins, deep batting lineup led by Klaasen and Head.
• RR’s Strengths: Powerful top order featuring Jaiswal and Samson, and a well-balanced bowling unit with Hasaranga and Archer.

Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to Win

SRH has a psychological edge over RR, having won their last three meetings, including the IPL 2024 playoffs. Playing at home further boosts their chances, with their powerful top order and disciplined bowling attack likely to outclass RR. However, if RR’s top order clicks, they could pose a serious challenge.

Expected Result: SRH to win by a narrow margin, potentially within 10-15 runs or 4-5 wickets.