SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025: As IPL 2025 kicks off, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what promises to be a blockbuster second match of the season.
Scheduled at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, this face-off will see both sides aiming to set the perfect tone for their campaigns. SRH, the runners-up from the previous season, have added firepower with Ishan Kishan and will be led by Pat Cummins.

On the other hand, RR come into this edition without Jos Buttler but with impactful additions like Jofra Archer and spin masters Theekshana and Hasaranga. With Sanju Samson set to feature as an impact player and Riyan Parag stepping in as captain initially, this clash is set to sizzle.
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for being batting-friendly with even pace and bounce. Spinners might get some assistance in the middle overs, and pacers will need to use variations smartly.
The weather in Hyderabad is expected to be sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. Rain is not expected to interrupt play.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH look formidable with an explosive batting lineup featuring Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma. Pat Cummins leads a balanced side, with Mohammed Shami and Rahul Chahar key in the bowling department.
Rajasthan Royals: RR’s top-order looks sharp with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, and the experienced Shimron Hetmyer. While Sanju Samson will be an impact player, Riyan Parag will captain the side in the initial games. The bowling attack boasts Jofra Archer and spinners Hasaranga and Theekshana.
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson
Batters: Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC)
All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma
Captain Choices: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
Vice-Captain Choices: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag
Sunrisers Hyderabad have a fully fit squad and are likely to field their strongest XI. Rajasthan Royals will miss Sanju Samson in the playing XI for the first three matches due to an injury, but he will feature as an impact substitute with Riyan Parag leading the side.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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.
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.