The excitement of the Indian Premier League 2025 is at its peak, and today, March 23, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will clash in the first match of Super Sunday.
Sports News: The thrill of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its zenith. Today, March 23, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in the first match of Super Sunday. This encounter will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, starting at 3:30 PM, with the toss at 3:00 PM. Pat Cummins will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Ryan Parag will captain Rajasthan Royals in the absence of regular captain Sanju Samson.
Pitch Report
This Hyderabad ground is generally considered a batsman's paradise. Last season, on this very ground, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored the highest ever IPL score (277/3) against Mumbai Indians. The pitch offers good bounce and carry, allowing batsmen to play freely. However, as the game progresses, the pitch might slow down, assisting spinners.
Average First Innings Score: 160-180 runs
Pitch Nature: Favorable for batting, but spinners will get assistance later. For fast bowlers: New ball swing will be available, but stopping runs in the death overs will be challenging. The team winning the toss might choose to bat first, as spinners could play a crucial role later in the innings. A total of 20 matches have been played between these two teams in IPL history, with Sunrisers Hyderabad winning 11 and Rajasthan Royals winning 9.
Total matches played between both teams at Hyderabad ground: 5
SRH won 4 matches
RR won only 1 match
Key Players to Watch
This SRH vs RR match could be a high-scoring affair, with several key players from both teams potentially influencing the outcome.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Travis Head - Explosive opener, capable of making a significant impact in the powerplay overs.
Abhishek Sharma - Young batsman with the ability to score quickly.
Heinrich Klaasen - Excellent finisher, capable of turning the match around in the death overs.
Mohammed Shami - Can be deadly with the new ball.
Harshal Patel - Expert in restricting runs with his yorkers in the death overs.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Yashasvi Jaiswal - In superb form, capable of providing a quick start.
Shimron Hetmyer - Powerful middle-order batsman.
Jofra Archer - RR's biggest weapon in both the powerplay and death overs.
Tushar Deshpande - Skilled in swinging the new ball.
Hyderabad Weather Forecast
Hyderabad will experience a warm day today. There is a 25% chance of rain, but it's unlikely to significantly impact the match.
Maximum Temperature: 32°C
Minimum Temperature: 23°C
Wind Speed: 10-15 km/h
Humidity: 60%
SRH and RR Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Pat Cummins (Captain), Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Sachin Baby, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Ankit Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Chahar, Vihaan Mulder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Atharva Tayde, Brydon Carse, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Jishan Ansari, Ishan Malinga, Harshal Patel, and Kamindu Mendis.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Ryan Parag (Captain), Sanju Samson, Shubham Dube, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Rana, Kunal Singh Rathore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Quinton de Kock, Sandeep Sharma, Mahesh Theekshana, Yudveer Singh, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Kumar Kartikeya.
