The Sunrisers Hyderabad will kick off their IPL 2025 season against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Last year, SRH relied heavily on their batting prowess, surpassing the 250-run mark multiple times and setting an IPL PowerPlay record. With the addition of Ishan Kishan to their already strong lineup, SRH is expected to continue their aggressive batting strategy.
Their bowling unit has also been revamped, with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Pat Cummins, Rahul Chahar, and Adam Zampa joining the squad. On the other hand, the Royals will rely on Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag to match SRH’s explosive batting.
All eyes will be on Samson, who is returning from a finger injury, to see how much game time he gets. The Royals have a relatively inexperienced bowling attack, with Jofra Archer and the spin pair of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shouldering the responsibility.
With a 11-9 head-to-head record in favor of SRH and a pitch conducive to high-scoring games, the odds are in their favor for this clash. Despite the possibility of scattered thunderstorms, the weather is unlikely to disrupt the game, and fans can expect a thrilling match with plenty of sixes being hit.
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