SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Live Updates: 3 Quick Wickets Shake Start, RR Stumbles Early In 287 Chase

Dhruv Jurel Attacks Cummins with a Six and a Four

Dhruv Jurel smashes a massive six over long-on off a full-length delivery from Pat Cummins, followed by a well-timed flick to the boundary on the next ball.

Shami Strikes! Nitish Rana Departs

RR 50-3 | Shami to Nitish Rana, OUT! Caught! Shami delivers a crucial breakthrough as Nitish Rana falls for 11(8), leaving Rajasthan three wickets down. Sanju Samson remains at the crease with 28(10).

Sanju Samson Continues Counterattack with a Boundary

Simarjeet Singh to Samson, FOUR –  A short delivery at 141.4 kph, angling into the batter. Though it got big on Samson, he managed to pull it over mid-wicket, finding the boundary despite not timing it perfectly.

Over: 3.3 

Nitish Rana Finds Boundaries Despite Early Wickets

Nitish Rana smashes two fours in the over, including a fortunate edge past slip, but also shows restraint against Shami’s 140.5 kph deliveries. Rajasthan Royals stand at 25-2 after early setbacks.

Wicket!!!

Simarjeet Singh dismisses Riyan Parag! Caught out as RR lose a crucial wicket.

RR's Run Chase - Overwise Breakdown

Over 0 (Mohammed Shami) – RR: 16/0

• 0.1: Jaiswal leaves the ball outside off, no run.

• 0.2: Wide ball outside off, Jaiswal lets it go.

• 0.2: Jaiswal slaps it to deep cover, takes a single.

• 0.3: Samson slaps a short and wide ball straight to point, no run.

• 0.4: SIX! Samson pulls a short delivery over deep fine leg.

• 0.5: FOUR! Samson stands tall and slaps it wide of cover.

• 0.6: FOUR! Samson punches a back-of-length delivery wide of point.

SRH Finishes At 286/6 As Ishan Kishan Ends With 106

Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive total of 286/6, with Ishan Kishan leading the charge with a sensational 106 off 47 balls. The final over, bowled by Tushar Deshpande, saw 13 runs scored, including a six and a boundary. Pat Cummins remained unbeaten at the crease as SRH set a daunting target.

Ishan Kishan Smashes Century on SRH Debut

Ishan Kishan reaches a stunning century on his SRH debut, thrilling the Hyderabad crowd. Off a full delivery from Sandeep Sharma, he drills it down the ground, with Riyan Parag managing to stop it, but Kishan still picks up two runs. The stadium erupts as Kishan marks his return in style.

SRH Reach 233/3 in 17 Overs as Klaasen and Kishan Accelerate

Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan continue to dominate, adding 14 runs in the 17th over. Klaasen moves to 19 off 8, while Kishan edges closer to his century at 81 off 39. SRH maintains a strong momentum heading into the final overs.

SRH Cross 219/3 in 16 Overs as Ishan Kishan Nears Century

Tushar Deshpande concedes 11 runs in the 16th over with a mix of boundaries and singles. Ishan Kishan remains dominant at 80 off 38, while Heinrich Klaasen is settling in with 6 off 3. SRH continues their explosive innings.

Ishan Kishan's Innovative Shot Adds Another Boundary

Theekshana to Ishan Kishan, FOUR – Kishan executes a clever reverse lap, taking it from the stumps and placing it wide of short third man for another boundary. His aggressive stroke play continues to dominate the innings. Score: 208-3 | Over: 14.5

Theekshana Strikes! Nitish Reddy Departs

Theekshana to Nitish Reddy, OUT! A crucial breakthrough as Theekshana gets Nitish Reddy. The batter miscues his shot, and the fielder makes no mistake in completing the catch.

SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Live: Ishan Kishan Continues the Onslaught with Another Six

13.1 | Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ishan Kishan, SIX – Kishan unleashes more destruction, sending the ball soaring for a maximum. His aggressive stroke play keeps SRH's momentum strong.

SRH on Fire! Storm to 170/2

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are dominating with a strong total of 178/2 in just 12.4 overs, maintaining a run rate of 13.42.

Ishan Kishan Smashes Fifty on SRH Debut with a Stunning Six

Jofra Archer to Ishan Kishan, SIX – Kishan displays brilliant control as he backs away to a full, stump-lined delivery, opening the bat face to slash it over deep point for a maximum. He celebrates his half-century on his SRH debut by raising his bat to the crowd and blowing a flying kiss towards someone in the stands.

Extras Adding to the Score as Deshpande Struggles with Line

Wide!!!

Steady Progress as Kishan and Reddy Keep the Scoreboard Moving

Over: 11.2 | Score: 150-2

Tushar Deshpande delivers a short-of-length ball angling onto the body. Ishan Kishan pulls it gently towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Previous Over (11th Over Summary):
1 1 4 1 1 4 (12 runs)

• Current Batters:

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy: 17 (8)

  • Ishan Kishan: 36 (20)

• Bowler Update:

  • Jofra Archer: 2-0-35-0

Nitish Reddy Finds the Gap for a Boundary

Jofra Archer delivers a short-of-length ball on off stump. Nitish Reddy adjusts his position, moving slightly before stepping back to create room. He executes a precise cut shot, sending the ball past deep extra cover for a well-placed boundary.

Over: 10.3 | Score: 142

Tushar Deshpande Strikes as Travis Head Falls

Tushar Deshpande delivers, and it's a breakthrough! Travis Head is caught, bringing his innings to an end.

Travis Head Brings Up His Half-Century

Nitish Rana delivers a length ball outside off with no turn. Travis Head punches it down to long-off for a single, bringing up his fifty in style.

Powerplay Highlights: SRH vs RR IPL 2025 | 94 Runs, 1 Wicket

The Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start in the first six overs, posting 94 runs while losing just one wicket.

• Abhishek Sharma starts strong with consecutive boundaries

• Head takes on Theekshana, smashing 14 runs in an over

• Farooqi concedes 21 runs in a single over (4, 4, 4, 2, 1, 6)

• Theekshana provides the breakthrough, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for 24

• Ishan Kishan gets off the mark with back-to-back fours

• Head dominates Jofra Archer with 4, 6, 0, 4, Wd, 4, 4 in one over

• SRH finishes the powerplay strong with 16 runs in the last over

Travis Head and Ishan Kishan Go on a Boundary-Hitting Spree!

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) Travis Head and Ishan Kishan unleashed an aggressive attack, smashing back-to-back boundaries against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowlers in an electrifying IPL 2025 contest.

Head Takes on Archer!

As Jofra Archer came into the attack, Travis Head wasted no time in asserting dominance. He flicked a quick length delivery over square leg for a boundary, followed by a towering six over deep mid-wicket, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Kishan Destroys Theekshana!

Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan took on Maheesh Theekshana, hammering him for two consecutive boundaries. First, he clobbered a pitched-up delivery straight past the bowler, forcing the umpire to duck for cover. Then, a fortunate edge sent another four racing to the third-man boundary.

Abhishek Sharma Falls for 24 as Theekshana Strikes with a Lucky Breakthrough!

Maheesh Theekshana dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 24 off just 11 balls, breaking his aggressive start. The breakthrough came off a half-tracker wide outside off, which Abhishek attempted to cut but only managed to edge towards Yashasvi Jaiswal, who took a sharp catch. Theekshana erupted in celebration, knowing the importance of this wicket, as Abhishek had already smashed five boundaries and was looking dangerous.

Abhishek Sharma Starts Strong with Back-to-Back Boundaries

Abhishek Sharma gets Sunrisers Hyderabad off to a flying start with consecutive boundaries against Fazalhaq Farooqi. 0.3 Over: A low full toss intended as a yorker, but Abhishek glances it past mid-on for four, putting SRH on the scoreboard. 0.4 Over: A full delivery angling into middle and leg; Abhishek steps forward, backs away, and expertly guides it between point and covers for another four.

Riyan Parag's Big Test as Rajasthan Royals Captain

Riyan Parag steps into the leadership role for Rajasthan Royals, filling in for Sanju Samson, as they take on the formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025.

"We’ve chosen to bowl first. The wicket looks dry, so we’ll take our chances later. Being captain means a lot to me—I started here as a 17-year-old, and now I’m filling big shoes. I’m excited. The impact rule helps with Sanju, and we’ve retained a strong core, which benefits our batting lineup. Our three overseas players will be Theekshana, Jofra Archer, and Farooqi. A good start is crucial, and we’ve put in a lot of practice," Parag stated after winning the toss.

SRH vs RR IPL 2024 Recap: SRH Dominated the Rivalry

Sunrisers Hyderabad had the upper hand against Rajasthan Royals last season, winning both encounters.

• Group Stage Match (Hyderabad): SRH secured a 1-run victory with Nitish Reddy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar playing key roles.

• Qualifier 2 (Chennai): SRH won by 36 runs, thanks to Shahbaz Ahmed (3/23), Abhishek Sharma (2/24), and Heinrich Klaasen’s 34-ball 50 that powered them to 175/9.

As the teams clash again, RR will look to settle the score, while SRH aims to maintain their dominance.

Weather Update: Will Rain Affect SRH vs RR in Hyderabad?

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad. However, the afternoon conditions for the match are expected to remain warm and sunny, with a maximum temperature of 35°C.

SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record

Since their first IPL encounter on April 27, 2013, in Jaipur, SRH and RR have faced off 20 times.

• SRH Wins: 11

• RR Wins: 9

Last Five Matches:

• SRH Wins: 3

• RR Wins: 2

Hyderabad Pitch Report: High-Scoring Contest Expected

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is known for being one of the flattest in IPL. Last season, SRH posted a record 277-run total against Mumbai Indians at this venue and later chased 166 in under 10 overs against Lucknow Super Giants.

Expect another batting-friendly wicket for Sunday’s afternoon clash between SRH and RR.

Predicted Team Combinations for SRH vs RR Clash

Sunrisers Hyderabad Expected XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby/Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar/Jaydev Unadkat

Rajasthan Royals Expected XI:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Riyan Parag is set to lead Rajasthan Royals in this match as regular skipper Sanju Samson will play solely as a specialist batter due to a finger injury.

Match Timings for SRH vs RR IPL 2025

The SRH vs RR match is scheduled to be the first afternoon fixture of IPL 2025. It will begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST.

Live Coverage: SRH vs RR IPL 2025

Welcome to the live coverage of IPL 2025 Match 2, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Can the ‘Orange Army’ start their campaign with a win after their runner-up finish last season? Or will Rajasthan Royals avenge their knockout-stage loss from IPL 2024? Stay tuned for live updates!