Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be facing each other in the second game of IPL 2025. The SRH vs RR match is scheduled to take place on Sunday (March 23) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Both the teams last played against each other during the second qualifier last season. SRH won that game and will be fancying its chances of beating RR once again. SRH took the IPL by storm last year with their ultra-aggressive batting approach and will be looking to start the new campaign in a similar fashion too.
RR, on the other hand, will be looking to avenge their loss in the qualifier by beating SRH in their backyard. RR had stunningly started their season last year and will be looking to start the new campaign with a win as well.
So, with both the teams all set for the SRH vs RR game, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch report.
SRH vs RR Weather And Pitch Report Of Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad – IPL 2025, Match 2:
SRH vs RR, weather report of Hyderabad:
The weather conditions are not very promising for the upcoming SRH vs RR game. Even though the match is unlikely to be washed out, there is a good chance of rain playing spoilsport.
The weather forecast has predicted a 10 percent chance of rain during the first hour of the game. The temperature is likely to be in the 20s throughout the match.
SRH vs RR, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Pitch Report:
Here are the stats of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad:
| Matches Played | 77 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 34 (44.16%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 43 (55.84%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 28 (36.36%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 49 (63.64%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 277/3 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 80 (Delhi Capitals) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.95 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.2 |
| Average Score Batting First | 160.76 |
The SRH vs RR match is scheduled to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a venue that witnessed some high-scoring games last year. The pitch is expected to favor the batsmen in the upcoming game as well.
Out of the six games that were played at the venue last year, three games saw both teams scoring 200 or more runs. Both teams will be looking to bat first in the upcoming game and post a big total before trying to defend it.
Conclusion:
SRH and RR were two of the best teams last season. While SRH made it to the final, RR’s journey came to an end after their loss in the second qualifier.
Both teams will be looking to go all the way this season and would be keen to start their campaign on a winning note.