Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to commence their IPL 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After a strong performance last season, where they reached the finals but fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders, SRH aims to maintain their aggressive batting approach in the new season.
Team Strategies and Key Players
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): SRH’s batting lineup is formidable, featuring players like Travis Head, who amassed 567 runs at a strike rate exceeding 190 in the previous season, and Abhishek Sharma, known for his explosive starts. Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen adds depth to the middle order. On the bowling front, captain Pat Cummins leads a pace attack bolstered by the acquisition of Jaydev Unadkat.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): RR faces a leadership change with Riyan Parag stepping in as captain for the initial matches due to Sanju Samson’s unavailability. The team has strengthened its bowling by bringing back Jofra Archer, aiming to enhance their performance in the death overs. The batting unit, comprising Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer, seeks consistency to support their campaign.
Pitch and Conditions
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium traditionally offers a balanced pitch, favoring batsmen initially with some assistance for spinners as the game progresses. Teams batting second have had a slight advantage historically, winning 42 out of 77 IPL matches at this venue.
Broadcast Information
The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST and will be broadcast on Star Sports. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website.
