NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals with confidence, having built a squad that blends explosive batting with experienced bowling options. Runners-up last season, SRH will be aiming to start strong at home on what’s expected to be a flat, high-scoring track at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
With Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen in the top order, the hosts are capable of posting record-breaking totals. Abhishek, fresh off a 135-run blitz in a recent T20I, is expected to continue his fine form, while the return of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy strengthens the middle.
The bowling attack, led by skipper Pat Cummins, includes the seasoned Mohammed Shami, spin ace Adam Zampa, and death-overs specialist Harshal Patel — making this a formidable unit across all phases.
On the other side, Rajasthan Royals are hampered by the unavailability of captain Sanju Samson as a fielder or keeper due to a finger injury. He’s expected to bat as an Impact Player, with Riyan Parag leading the side.
Without Jos Buttler, RR’s batting leans heavily on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer. Their bowling attack, led by Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga, has the potential but lacks depth on paper compared to SRH.
Having dominated the Royals last season — including a crucial win in Qualifier 2 — Sunrisers will be looking to extend their supremacy in what promises to be a high-octane afternoon clash.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad- Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Jaydev Unadkat
Rajasthan Royals- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana
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