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SRH vs RR Match 2 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

SRH will take on RR in Match 2. [Source - IPL/X.com]SRH will take on RR in Match 2. [Source - IPL/X.com]

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On Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will come up against each other in Match 2 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. The much awaited face-off will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Both the teams will kick off their campaign in this match. The Sunrisers, armed with a powerful batting lineup and a formidable bowling attack, aim to replicate their fantastic form from last season.

Meanwhile, the Royals, under the new skipper Riyan Parag, will be eager to mark their arrival in style. They will be hoping for a strong start in their campaign opener and set the tone for a successful tournament ahead.

SRH vs RR Historical Overview in IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have played against each other in a total of 20 IPL games where Hyderabad has won 11 times, while Rajasthan emerged victorious 9 on other nine occasions.

SRH and RR Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami and Rahul Chahar.

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande.

Top Run-Scorers in SRH vs RR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Sanju Samson - 698 runs

Sanju Samson undoubtedly is at the top of the run-scoring chart from Rajasthan Royals in their outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The dynamic keeper-batter has 698 runs at an average of 43.62 and a strike rate of 138.49 in a total of 19 innings against the Men in Orange.

Yashasvi Jaiswal - 266 runs

The ever consistent Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the rising star for the Rajasthan franchise in the last few years, especially against SRH. In 7 games, the southpaw has amassed 266 runs at an average of 38 and a strike-rate of 158.33.

Riyan Parag - 179 runs

Riyan Parag finds himself in the third position in this list of top run scores in this fixture amongst the active players. The right-handed middle order batter has scored 179 runs against Sunrisers at an average of 29.83 and a strike-rate of 147.93 across 7 matches.

Top Wicket-Takers In SRH vs RR

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Jofra Archer - 6 wickets

Jofra Archer will be a player to watch out for as he has performed incredibly well against Sunrisers while playing for the Royals in IPL. In four matches, the England international has taken 6 wickets at an average of 19 and a strike-rate of 16.

Sandeep Sharma - 6 wickets

Sandeep Sharma is the second name featured in this list as he has been a consistent performer with the ball season after season. Notably, he has 6 wickets in total while playing for both SRH and RR combined in this fixture.

Pat Cummins - 3 wickets

Pat Cummins has been impressive whenever he got a chance to come up against the Royals in IPL. The Aussie quick has taken 3 wickets at an average of 21.33 and a strike-rate of 16 in two matches against the Pink franchise.

SRH vs RR Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Key Records

  • SRH has won their last three matches against Rajasthan Royals.
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad were the most successful batting team inside the powerplay last season - 1022 runs, 35.24 average and 177.43 strike-rate.
  • Travis Head inside the powerplay last year - 15 innings, 6 dismissals, 401 runs, 66.83 average and 208.85 strike-rate.
  • Pat Cummins wad SRH’s best bowler at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium last year - 8 wickets, 29.5 average and 18 strike-rate.
  • Abhishek Sharma was the highest run scorer for SRH in Hyderabad last year - 284 runs, 56.80 average and 249.12 strike-rate.
  • Heinrich Klaasen against left-arm spinners in T20s after IPL 2024 - 10 runs, 3 dismissals, 40 strike-rate.
  • Harshal Patel in death overs (17-20) since 2020 IPL - 51 wickets (highest), 15.90 average and 9.37 bowling strike-rate.
  • Mohammed Shami has taken a wicket every 8.81 deliveries in death overs since IPL 2020.

Rajasthan Royals’ Key Records

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal was striking at 154.10 inside the powerplay last year.
  • Jaiswal has made half-centuries in both the IPL games he has played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
  • Riyan Parag was the best middle-order batter in IPL last year - 573 runs, 52.09 average and 149.22 strike-rate.
  • Kumar Kartikeya can be a big surprise package for RR as he is coming on the back of a brilliant domestic season in T20s - 17 wickets (second highest), 17.5 average and 13.41 strike-rate.
  • Shimron Hetmyer has been one of the best finishers in IPL since 2020 (17-20 overs) - 672 runs (third best), 33.60 average, 198.23 strike-rate.
  • Sanju Samson has enjoyed playing against Sunrisers in the recent past. His numbers against them since 2020 - 378 runs, 47.25 average, 150 strike-rate and 4 half-centuries.
  • Hetmyer vs Harshal Patel in death overs - 0 dismissals, 42 runs, 221 strike-rate across three seasons.

Records Which Could Be Broken In SRH vs RR Match 2 Of IPL 2025

  • Sanju Samson is 81 runs away from completing 4500 runs in IPL.
  • Riyan Parag will become the 5th youngest captain in IPL.
  • Heinrich Klaasen is 73 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs for SRH.
  • Abhishek Sharma is 32 runs away from overtaking Manish Pandey as 4th highest run scorer for SRH in IPL.