Cricket fans are in for a thrilling encounter as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) gear up to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 2 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad this Sunday. With both teams boasting power-packed lineups, expectations are high for a boundary-filled contest, although the weather could throw in a few surprises.
Weather forecast for Hyderabad
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad, are under a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds ranging between 30-40 kmph over the weekend. Despite this advisory, the weather outlook for the afternoon remains largely favourable, with temperatures expected to rise to the mid-30s (°C) by the time of the match. If the forecast holds, fans can expect minimal interruptions during the game.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for producing high-scoring matches. In recent IPL seasons, the venue has witnessed explosive batting displays, making it one of the most run-friendly grounds in the tournament. With SRH’s batting depth and RR’s explosive top-order, a run-feast could be on the cards.
Sunrisers will look to bank on home advantage, while Rajasthan will aim to counter with their dynamic mix of youth and experience. The pitch’s consistent bounce and quick outfield should favour the batters, setting the stage for a potential high-scoring thriller.
IPL 2025: SRH vs RR squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (w), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore.
With the weather likely to cooperate and the pitch expected to support aggressive play, the SRH vs RR clash could offer early fireworks in this IPL season.
