SRH Vs RR, IPL 2025, Match 2, Live: Sunrisers Hyderabad Register Convincing 44 Run Victory Over Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2025 Clash

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) produced a dominant performance to beat the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on 23rd March 2025.

SRH's batting lineup, led by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten century, fired on all cylinders to post a formidable total of 286/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Kishan's 106* off 47 deliveries was the highlight of the SRH innings, with the batsman showcasing his exceptional skills and power-hitting.

In response, RR's batting lineup struggled to keep up with the required run rate, ultimately finishing their innings at 242/6 in 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, the RR team was unable to overcome the daunting target set by SRH.

SRH's bowling attack, led by Simarjeet Singh and Mohammed Shami, was exceptional, with the duo picking up crucial wickets and restricting RR's scoring. The SRH bowlers were well-supported by their fielders, who took some spectacular catches to dismiss RR's batsmen.

One of the highlights of the match was Abhinav Manohar's spectacular catch to dismiss RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal. Manohar's athleticism and agility were on full display as he leapt into the air to take a stunning catch, sending Jaiswal back to the pavilion.

SRH's convincing victory over RR has boosted their IPL 2025 campaign, with the team now sitting pretty in the points table. The win has also given SRH a much-needed confidence boost, which will be crucial as they face tougher opponents in the coming matches.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad's 44-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals was a testament to their team's strength and depth. With their batting, bowling, and fielding all clicking, SRH are looking like a formidable force in IPL 2025.

SunRisers Hyderabad have stood up to the billing of being the most explosive batting unit as they accumulated 286/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Ishan Kishan (106*) and Travis Head (67) made hay to have the task cut out for the Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Rajasthan Royals stand in skipper Riyan Parag have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sanju Samson will be playing the match as an impact substitute as he continues to recover from his injury.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami.

Impact substitutes for both the teams:

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs

Sanju Samson, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka

Sunrisers Hyderabad Impact Subs

Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Adam Zampa, Wiaan Mulder

Squads

SRH: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby, Wiaan Mulder.

RR: Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wainindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Charak, Fazal Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, last year's runners-up, kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. The home team will look to build on their strong batting performances from the previous season, where they surpassed the 250-run mark three times. The explosive opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who set an IPL PowerPlay record with 125 runs against Delhi Capitals, will continue to lead the charge. Adding firepower to their already formidable lineup is the arrival of Ishan Kishan, joining Head, Abhishek, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Heinrich Klaasen.

However, it’s the revamped bowling attack that will be the key focus this season. The pace department is strengthened with the addition of Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel alongside captain Pat Cummins, while Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa are brought in for their spin expertise. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals, now without Jos Buttler, will rely on the attacking prowess of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag. These three have shown a strong ability against pace, with a combined strike rate of 159.16 against fast bowlers last season, which could be crucial in countering SRH's explosive batting style.

Published on: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 07:34 PM IST