SRH vs RR in the IPL 2025: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, and Prediction
The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is still going strong, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) taking on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their first game of the season. The game will take place in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST. Fans can watch it live on Star Sports Network and stream it on the JioHotstar app and website.
This game should be exciting since Riyan Parag is taking over as captain of the Royals and Pat Cummins is trying to help the Sunrisers win their first game at home.

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Details of the match
IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals
- JioHotstar app and website let you watch live.
- Date and time: March 23, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST
- Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad
- Star Sports Network, Sports18, and Network18 TV Channels will show it live.
Rajasthan Royals’ Leadership Change
Riyan Parag is set to become the youngest captain of Rajasthan Royals and the fifth-youngest in IPL history. Parag will lead the team in the absence of Sanju Samson, who is still recovering from an injury but might play as a specialist batter.
Head-to-Head Record: SRH vs. RR
- Played 20 matches
- 11 wins for Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Rajasthan Royals: 9 Wins
SRH vs RR head-to-head shows SRH has a little lead in the past, but RR will want to rectify that with their new captain.
Recent Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad Last Five Matches:
| Opponent | Venue | Result | Date | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | Chennai | Lost | 26 May 2024 | 8 wickets |
| RR | Chennai | Won | 24 May 2024 | 36 runs |
| KKR | Ahmedabad | Lost | 21 May 2024 | 8 wickets |
| PBKS | Hyderabad | Won | 19 May 2024 | 4 wickets |
| LSG | Hyderabad | Won | 08 May 2024 | 10 wickets |
Rajasthan Royals Last Five Matches:
| Opponent | Venue | Result | Date | Margin |
| SRH | Chennai | Lost | 24 May 2024 | 36 runs |
| RCB | Ahmedabad | Won | 22 May 2024 | 4 wickets |
| KKR | Guwahati | Abandoned | 19 May 2024 | – |
| PBKS | Guwahati | Lost | 15 May 2024 | 5 wickets |
| CSK | Chennai | Lost | 12 May 2024 | 5 wickets |
Key Players to Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Ishan Kishan
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Mohammed Shami
- Henrich Klassen
- Adam Zampa
Rajasthan Royals
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- Jofra Archer
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
Statistical Milestones
- Jofra Archer: 2 wickets away from 50 IPL wickets
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 22 runs away from 3000 T20 runs
- Sanju Samson: 9 sixes away from 100 IPL sixes as captain
- Sanju Samson: 66 runs away from 4000 T20 runs for RR
- Ishan Kishan: 84 runs away from 5000 T20 runs
- Shimron Hetmyer: 95 runs away from 5000 T20 runs
Venue Stats: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
- Highest Team Total: 277/3 by SRH vs MI, 2024
- Lowest Team Total: 80/10 by DC vs SRH, 2013
- Highest Individual Score: 126 by David Warner, SRH vs KKR, 2017
- Best Bowling Figures: 6/12 by Alzarri Joseph, MI vs SRH, 2019
- Highest Partnership: 189 by David Warner & Naman Ojha, DC vs DC, 2012
- Win Rate (Batting First): 50% (5 wins; 5 losses)
- Average First Innings Score: 191
- Average First Innings Winning Score: 200
Where to Watch SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Live
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network, Network 18 TV channels in India
- Match Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
With fresh squads after the mega auction, both teams will look to kickstart their IPL 2025 campaign with a win. Will Riyan Parag lead Rajasthan Royals to victory, or will Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad dominate at home? Stay tuned for an exciting encounter!
SRH vs. RR: Who Will Probably Do the Best
- Best Batter: Yashasvi Jaiswal—he’s in great form and could easily beat SRH bowlers.
- Best Bowler: Mohammed Shami—he can make RR’s top order look bad with his swing.
Who do you think will win the SRH vs RR IPL 2025 match prediction?
- If SRH bats first, they should get 190 to 200 runs, which is good for them.
- If RR bats first, they should get 185–190 runs, which is good for RR.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are small favorites overall since they play at home, have a good bowling attack, and have balanced batting. But if Riyan Parag, RR’s teenage captain, can take the strain, an upset is extremely likely.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Making a Dream11 Prediction
- Sanju Samson and Heinrich Klaasen are the wicketkeepers.
- Batters: Riyan Parag, Travis Head, and Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
- Pat Cummins (VC) and Wanindu Hasaranga are all-rounders.
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Mohammed Shami, Jofra Archer, and Adam Zampa
Final Thoughts
The SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction suggests this IPL 2025 clash will be an interesting fight between two teams who are very evenly matched. Riyan Parag is the new captain of the Rajasthan Royals, while Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad will want to win at home. Fans should expect a high-scoring thriller in Hyderabad since both teams have quality players and the batting conditions are good.
