The excitement of IPL 2025 continues as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2nd match of the tournament. This high-voltage clash will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday, March 23, at 3:30 PM IST.
Both teams have a solid mix of experienced and young players, making this a thrilling contest. If you’re looking for the best Dream11 fantasy team, pitch insights, weather conditions, and match predictions, keep reading!
SRH vs RR Match Preview – Who Has the Edge?
SRH, led by Pat Cummins, has been a strong team in the last few seasons. With a powerful batting unit featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen, they are set to dominate. Their bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel, is equally formidable.
On the other hand, RR, captained by Sanju Samson, boasts a well-balanced squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer add firepower to the batting lineup, while Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga bring depth in the bowling department.
This match promises to be a nail-biting battle between SRH’s power hitters and RR’s all-round strength.
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Based on recent form and squad strength, SRH is slightly ahead of RR in this matchup. Their strong middle order and quality pace attack give them an advantage. However, if RR wins the toss and opts to bowl first, their chase-friendly batting lineup could turn the game in their favor.
🔹 Dream11 Prediction: SRH has a 60% chance of winning.
🔹 Toss Prediction: Rajasthan Royals may win the toss and choose to bowl first.
SRH vs RR Pitch Report – How Will the Hyderabad Pitch Play?
✅ Batting-friendly surface – Expect high-scoring action.
✅ Power hitters like Travis Head and Jaiswal will thrive.
✅ Seamers might get early swing but will struggle in the later overs.
The Hyderabad pitch is known for big totals. With a 1st innings average score of 196 and the highest chased total of 209, this venue is a paradise for batters.
Key Stats – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
- Total Matches Played: 2
- Batting First Won: 0
- Bowling First Won: 2
- 1st Innings Avg Score: 196
- 2nd Innings Avg Score: 198
- Highest Total: 209/4
- Highest Chased: 209/4
Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first due to the chasing advantage. Expect a thrilling contest with 200+ scores on the board!
SRH vs RR Weather Report – Will Rain Affect the Match?
☀ Match Day Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected.
🌡 Temperature: Around 23°C
💦 Humidity: 95%
💨 Wind Speed: 10.3 km/h
There’s no chance of rain, so fans can expect an uninterrupted, full 20-over game!
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Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Top Picks for SRH vs RR
🏏 Best Batsmen to Pick
- Travis Head (SRH): In top form, a must-have for Dream11 teams.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): An explosive batter who can score big in powerplay.
- Sanju Samson (RR): Consistent run-scorer, also contributes as a wicketkeeper.
🔥 All-Rounders to Watch Out For
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): A game-changer with both bat and ball.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH): A rising star, handy with both bat and ball.
🎯 Best Bowlers to Pick
- Mohammed Shami (SRH): Powerplay specialist, will be crucial.
- Jofra Archer (RR): Deadly with the new ball and in death overs.
💎 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Travis Head
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
💡 Dream11 Fantasy XI – Best Team Combination
| Batsmen | Wicketkeepers | All-rounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Sanju Samson | Wanindu Hasaranga | Jofra Archer |
| Travis Head | Heinrich Klaasen | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Mohammed Shami |
| Abhishek Sharma | Pat Cummins | ||
| Riyan Parag | Rahul Chahar |
🔹 Captain: Travis Head
🔹 Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
SRH vs RR Playing 11 – Expected Lineups
🔶 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Aniket Verma
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Rahul Chahar
- Mohammed Shami
🔹 Impact Player: Jaydev Unadkat
🔷 Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (WK & C)
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
🔹 Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Final Match Prediction – Who Will Win SRH vs RR?
SRH’s power-packed batting lineup and experience in pressure situations give them an edge. However, RR’s young talents and strong bowling attack make them a tough opponent.
📌 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to win in a high-scoring thriller!
📌 Possible Result: SRH to score 200+ and defend it successfully.
FAQs – IPL 2025 Match 2: SRH vs RR
1. What is the venue for the SRH vs RR match?
📍 The match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
2. What is the match timing?
⏰ March 23, 2025 – 3:30 PM IST.
3. Who will win SRH vs RR?
🔹 SRH is favored to win, but RR can pull off an upset if they chase well.
4. Who is the best captain pick for Dream11?
🏏 Travis Head is the safest captain choice, followed by Wanindu Hasaranga as VC.
5. Will rain affect the match?
🌤 No, the weather is clear, and a full match is expected.
🔥 Don’t forget to set your Dream11 team before the match starts! Who are you supporting – SRH or RR? Let us know in the comments below!
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