MATCH NO – 2nd Match
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2025
DATE – 23th March, 2025
TIME – 03:30 PM IST
VENUE – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
Indian Premier League 2025 will start from 22nd March 2025.Second match of Indian Premier League will be played between one time IPL trophy winner Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) & Rajasthan Royals (RR).
MATCH PREVIEW
Second match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In the previous Season Sunrisers Hyderabad team performed superb and won 8 matches and lost 5 matches out of 14 matches and second position in point table.Whereas Rajasthan Royals team also performed superb have won 8 matches and lost 5 out of 14 matches and third position in the Point table.
Last time when both teams SRH and RR played between each other, SRH team scored 175 runs and RR team failed to chase the total and lost the match by 36 runs.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Defending runner up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is a franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and was established in 2012. The Sunriser Hyderabad have won the IPL championship one time, in 2016 in David Warner Captaincy. They are known for their passionate fan base and have had several star players representing them over the years, including David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jonny Bairstow, Pat Cummins, Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma, among others.The team plays its home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad, one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nirish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar.They have good all-rounders also like, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Muler, Nitish Kuamr Reddy, Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head. Bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Mohammad Shami, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Simranjeet Singh & Jaydev Unadkat, adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Rajasthan Royals remains one of the most popular franchises in the IPL, with a loyal fan base that continues to support the team through thick and thin. The franchise continues to strive for success, aiming to deliver memorable performances and entertain cricket enthusiasts around the world.The Rajasthan Royals have won the IPL championship one time, in 2008 in Shane Warne Captaincy. Rajasthan Royals is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They had proven themselves in the last season with won 8 matches and lost 5 matches out of 14 matches.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Dhruv jurel.They have good all-rounders also like, Wanindu Hasranga and Riyan Parag. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Pat Cummins, Mohammad Shami, Harshal patel, Sandeep Sharma, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Mapakha, Maheesh Theekshna, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Jofra Archer adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals.
PITCH REPORT
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in Uppal, Hyderabad, India. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The stadium is owned by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and has a seating capacity of around 55,000 spectators.The stadium has hosted numerous international and domestic cricket matches since its inauguration in 2003. It is the home ground for the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The stadium is well-equipped with modern facilities, including floodlights for day-night matches, practice facilities, and media amenities.
The pitch at the Rajiv GandhiStadium is known for being bowlers-friendly, particularly as a match progresses. In the initial overs, the pitch tends to be good for batting, offering decent pace and bounce for stroke-making. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, and the spinners come into play more prominently. The spinners, both finger spinners and wrist spinners, often find assistance from the surface due to its dryness and rough patches.Batsmen need to be watchful against spinners and be prepared to rotate the strike rather than going for aggressive shots. Building partnerships and pacing the innings become crucial on this pitch. Fast bowlers also have a role to play, especially in the initial overs when the ball may seam and swing a bit. However, their effectiveness usually decreases as the match progresses.
Overall, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch is known to produce competitive matches, providing opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. It often rewards skillful spin bowling and strategic batting, making it a fascinating venue for cricket enthusiasts.
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 78 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 175+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 36 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 40 |
| NO RESULT | 02 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 35 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 12 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 12 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 18 |
BOWLERS STATS ON RAJIV GANDHI STADIUM (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 78
PACER WICKETS – 432
SPINNER WICKETS – 189.
SRH VS RR TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD (SRH)
TEAM NEWS
- Defending Runner up Sunriser Hyderabad performed superb in the previous season, they have won 8 matches and lost 5 matches out of 14 matches and second position in the points table.
- Last match played between the SRH & RR team successfully defended the score of 175 runs and won the match by 36 runs.
- Travis Head scored 567 runs in 15 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Abhishek Sharma scored 484 runs and also took 2 wickets in 16 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Ishane Kishan scored 320 runs in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 303 runs and also took 3 wickets in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Heinrich Klaasen scored 479 runs in 15 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Pat Cummins scored 136 runs and also took 18 wickets in 16 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Harshal Patel took 24 wickets in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Rahul Chahar took 10 wickets in 9 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- In the final match of IPL SRH team failed to defend a total score of 113 runs and lost the match by 8 wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Aiden Markram scored 20 runs, Nitish Reddy scored 13 runs, Heinrich Klaasen scored 16 runs and Pat Cummins scored 24 runs in the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Pat Cummins and Shahbaz Ahmed took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Both teams played 20 matches and Sunrisers Hyderabad team won 11 matches and lost 09 matches against Rajasthan Royals.
SQUADS
Batting – Atharva Taide, Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk).
Bowling – Zeeshan Ansari, Pat Cummis ©, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Adam Zampa, Jaydev Unadkat.
All Rounder – Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma/Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins ©, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Shami, Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar/Simarjeet Singh.
Substitutes – : Rahul Chahar, Sachin Baby, Atharve Taide, Simarjeet Singh.
PLAYER STATS:
1. TRAVIS HEAD – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 39r, 59r, 6r, 18r, 21r. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 271 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 34r, 58r. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 2 INNINGS – 92 RUNS. |
2. ABHISHEK SHARMA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 135+2W, 29+0W, 24+1W, 12r, 79r. |
| Stats on venue | 14 INNINGS – 324 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 12+2W, 12r, 55+0W, 0r, 9+0W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 6 INNINGS – 109 RUNS – 2W. |
3. ISHAN KISHAN – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 7r, 23r, 48r, 39r. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 121 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 0r, 16r, 28r, 26r, 54r. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 11 INNINGS – 256 RUNS. |
4. NITISH REDDY – RHB +RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4+0W, 2W, 114+0W, 1+1W, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 140 RUNS – 70A – 0W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 5r, 76+0W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 2 INNINGS – 81 RUNS – 0W. |
5. HEINRICH KLAASEN (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3r, 64r, 87r, 76r, 13r. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 435 RUNS – 62A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 50r, 42r, 26r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 4 INNINGS – 124 RUNS. |
6. ANIKET VERMA – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 29r, 32r, 123r, 34r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs RR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
7. ABHINAV MANOHAR – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 34r, 79r, 2r, 21r, 44r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 1r, 27r, 43r. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 3 INNINGS – 71 RUNS. |
8. PAT CUMMINS © – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 10+2W, 49+3W, 41+3W, 22+3W, 20+4W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 1W, 2W, 1W, 0W, 4W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 6 INNINGS – 9 WICKETS. |
9. HARSHAL PATEL – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 2W, 1W, 3W, 0W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 14 INNINGS – 21 WICKETS. |
10. MOHAMMAD SHAMI – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 3W, 0W, 0W, 5W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 1W, 3W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 14 INNINGS – 19 WICKETS. |
11. ADAM ZAMPA – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 2W, 2W, 1W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
12. RAHUL CHAHAR – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 3W, 3W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RR | 2W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs RR | 9 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR)
TEAM NEWS
- One of the most popular teams in IPL history Rajasthan Royals performed too good in previous seasons they won 8 matches and lost 5 matches out of 14 matches and third position in point table.
- Last match played between Rr and SRH, Rajasthan team failed to chase the total of 175 and lost the match by 36 runs.
- Yashashvi Jaiswal scored 435 runs in 15 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Sanju Samson scored 531 runs in 15 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Riyan Parag scored 573 runs in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Dhruv Jurel scored 195 runs in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Tushar Desh Pande took 17 wickets in 13 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Sandeep Sharma took 13 wickets in 10 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Akash Madhwal took 5 wickets in 5 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match against RR team failed to chase the total of 175 runs and lost the match by 36 runs against Sunriser Hyderabad.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 42 runs and Dhruv Jurel scored 56 runs in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Avesh Khan & Trent Boult took 3-3 wickets each and Sandeep Sharma took 2 wickets in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Both teams played 20 matches and Rajasthan team won 9 matches and lost 11 matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
SQUADS
Batting – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Sanju Samson © (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Kunal Singh Rathore (wk).
Bowling – Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Desh Pande, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Faroori, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma.
All Rounder – Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Wanindu Hasaranga.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag ©, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal.
Substitutes – : Akash Madhwal, Shubham Dubey, Kwena Mapahaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak.
PLAYER STATS:
1. YASHASVI JAISWAL – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 15r, 26r, 4r, 10r, 22r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 121 RUNS – 60.5A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 42r, 67r, 35r, 54r, 20r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 7 INNINGS – 266 RUNS. |
2. SANJU SAMSON (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 16r, 1r, 3r, 5r, 26r. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 287 RUNS – 57.4A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 10r, 0r, 66r, 55r, 82r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 23 INNINGS – 801 RUNS – 44.5A. |
3. NITISH RANA – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 17r, 2r, 4r, 16r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 69 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 9r, 42r, 75r, 26r, 54r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 16 INNINGS – 546 RUNS. |
4. RIYAN PARAG © – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 51+2W, 0r, 34+1W, 15r, 73r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 6r, 77r, 7r, 12r, 0r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 8 INNINGS – 179 RUNS. |
5. DHRUV JUREL – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2r, 4r, 1r, 11r, 68r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 RUN. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 56r, 1r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 2 INNINGS – 57 RUNS. |
6. SHIMRON HETMYER – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 63r, 20r, 15r, 5r, 12r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 44 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 4r, 13r, 7r, 22r, 32r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 11 INNINGS – 242 RUNS. |
7. WANINDU HASARANGA – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 1W, 11+1W, 13+0W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 5W, 8+0W |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 2 INNINGS – 8 RUNS – 5W. |
8. JOFRA ARCHER – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 3W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 2W, 1W, 0W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 4 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
9. MAHEESH THEEKSHANA – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 4W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 1W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 4 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
10. TUSHAR DESHPANDE – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 1W, 2W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 4W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 4 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
11. SANDEEP SHARMA – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 16 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 2W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 11 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
12. AKASH MADHWAL – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 3W, 0W, 0W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 4W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 1 INNING – 4 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 20
- SRH WIN – 11
- RR WIN – 09
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – S. Samson, H. Klaasen, I. Kishan.
BATSMEN – T. Head, Y. Jaiswal.
ALL-ROUNDERS – W. Hasaranga, A. Sharma, R. Parag, K. Nitesh Reddy.
BOWLERS – M. Shami, P. Cummins.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – S. Samson, H. Klaasen, I. Kishan.
BATSMEN – T. Head, Y. Jaiswal.
ALL-ROUNDERS – W. Hasaranga, A. Sharma.
BOWLERS – P. Cummings, H. Patel, J. Archer, T. DeshPande
BACK-UPS – A. Madhwal, S. Hetmyer, N. Rana.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – A. Sharma, T. Head.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – Y. Jaiswal, S. Samson.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.