The clash of the day in the playoffs is again with Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad in the IPL 2025. Both teams will be looking to put in a strong showing on their first campaign match in this much anticipated first fixture. In this SRH vs RR Tata IPL 2025, we will search deep inside the pitch report, weather forecast, probable playing XI, and Dream 11 fantasy picks, along with the AI match predictions.
Match Details RR vs SRH
- Match: SRH vs RR, IPL 2025
- 3:30 PM IST – Date & Time: March 23, 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record
To date, RR and SRH have played 20 IPL matches against each other. Such a little advantage is held by Sunrisers Hyderabad over Rajasthan Royals as they are on 11 wins, while Rajasthan have 9. In IPL 2024, SRH won both encounters, a thrilling one-run win in the league stage as well as a 36-run win in Qualifier 2.
Pitch Report
It is also for a wicket here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium which has been known for being good for batting, with a nice consistent bounce and pace. Batters might dominate in the early going, with the Pacers getting some movement, but generally speaking, this appears a game for batters. To T20s also, the venue is known for high-scoring games with an average first-innings score of 170+ or more. Most of the time the teams which win the toss choose to bowl first at this venue.
Weather Forecast
Hyderabad match day weather is predicted to be hot and dry with the temperature hovering close to 35°C. The chance of rain is 7% and thus, it is unlikely local weather will affect the game.
Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Nitish Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Rahul Chahar
- Adam Zampa
- Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Aniket Verma/Jaydev Unadkat
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (c)
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Sandeep Sharma
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Kunal Singh Rathore/Akash Mandwaal
SRH vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Player Stats Picks
Top Picks
Batsmen:
- Travis Head (SRH) – Aggressive opener who can score big quickly.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – A rising star with great T20 form.
Wicketkeeper:
- Ishan Kishan (SRH) – Explosive batsman and safe behind the stumps.
All-rounders:
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR) – A key wicket-taker who can contribute with the bat.
Bowlers:
- Jofra Archer (RR) – Express pace and a wicket-taking threat.
- Mohammed Shami (SRH) – Lethal with the new ball and at the death.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Travis Head (SRH) / Wanindu Hasaranga (RR)
- Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) / Mohammed Shami (SRH)
AI Match Prediction SRH VS RR TATA IPL 2025
SRH can win this contest with a 60% chance as it analyses current team strengths, past performances, and pitch conditions. The home team had the edge as the squad were all balanced, they had experienced bowlers, and added to that they had a home advantage.
Conclusion
Uninterrupted and commanding powerful batting lineups, exciting all-rounders and world-class bowlers make for another one of those electrifying clashes of SRH vs RR in IPL 2025. The score should be on the increase, and while it is endings that now save games instead of superseded boxing titles, the team able to keep its nerves the best under pressure will prevail.
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