Another day and another exciting pair of cricket matches on Day 2 of the Indian Premier League, the 2025 edition. The Sunrisers Hyderabad take on the Rajasthan Royals in both teams’ first game.
They both are such strong sides; both did brilliantly last year; one almost made it to the Playoffs but lost a few at the fag end of the tournament and missed out. The other side, captained by Pat Cummins, walks into this season as last year’s runner-ups.
We are here to guide you with winning strategies for your Dream11 team in this game.
Let’s dive in!
Match Details
- Match Number: 2 (SRH vs RR) – [Read the complete schedule here]
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date & Time: March 23, 2025, 3:30 PM IST
- Weather Forecast: Temperatures around 29°C with humidity at 65%. Chances of light rain.
Team Lineups: SRH vs RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa (Impact Sub: Jaydev Unadkat)
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma (Impact Sub: Akash Madhwal)
Dream11 Prediction – SRH vs RR
Must Haves
- Travis Head (SRH), Abhishek Sharma (SRH), & Ishan Kishan (SRH): The SRH top-3 is the most talked about batting unit this year, and it is not without any proof. One could expect a blistering year for the trio this year and it could start from their first game together.
- Sanju Samson (RR): Sanju Samson is one of the most consistent performers in the IPL. Given his recent opening stint with Team India, he will apply the same attacking move this year, and there’s no better venue than Hyderabad to start things at. The leading run-scorer for RR in IPL will not be the captain and will be off during the RR’s fielding session for the first three games of the season. Still, playing only as a batter (thanks to the Impact Player rule), he can be a threat to the opposition and a treat for your fantasy team.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): One doesn’t need a reason to make Jaiswal part of their Dream11 team. The Indian opener, coming out of a month’s gap from competitive cricket, is one of our picks for the Orange Cap winner this year.
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Arguably the best middle-batter going around in white-ball cricket and one of the best wk-batters in the league, Klaasen is too hard to miss in your fantasy picks, especially at home games for SRH.
Smart Picks
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RR): Hasaranga will be key for RR this season. With Chahal and Ashwin absent from last season, Hasaranga has a big role in the team as the middle-overs bowler.
- Mohammad Shami (SRH) & Jofra Archer (RR): The death-overs bowlers for both sides. When you play against teams like SRH and RR, who have a steady and heavy top 5, the bowlers’ probable chance to pick wickets in bulk is this phase.
- Riyan Parag (RR): The standing captain for the first three games of RR, who will also have to contribute with both and ball in the middle overs of both innings.
Fantasy Tips
Best Captain Choices
Both teams have plenty of match-winners, but I’d pick Mohammad Shami and Abhishek Sharma as the captains. It’s a difficult pick, though Abhishek as the captain and Shami as VC will distribute your points evenly at various junctures of the game.
Differential Picks
If you’re looking for a differential, consider Riyan Parag. With the absence of the Ashwin-Chahal duo, the spin department looks weak, and thereby, RR will need the standing captain’s all-around ability. Also, with a left-handed-batters-heavy SRH, I would like the finger spinner in Parag to play a vital role tomorrow.
Our Dream11 Team for SRH vs RR
Wrapping Up
- Wait for the Toss: Always wait for the toss and pitch conditions to make your final team adjustments.
- Target Key Players: Focus on players who bowl in the middle and death overs, as they are likely to pick up the most wickets.
- Take Calculated Risks: Consider a few risky picks like Abhishek Sharma or Riyan Parag to differentiate your team.
All the best with your Dream11 team for SRH vs RR! May your fantasy team bring home the points!
