Rajasthan Royals (RR) will begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign on Sunday, March 23, with an away fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST and will be available for live streaming and telecast.
Match Overview
Though this will be the season opener for both teams, RR will be looking for redemption after losing to SRH in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2. SRH had set a target of 175 runs, and RR fell short by 36 runs. SRH later lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
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
- Matches Played: 20
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 9
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 11
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!