IPL 2025: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report & Key Stats Ahead of SRH vs RR Match

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second match of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 23. The match will begin at 3:30 PM (IST), and both teams will look to gain early momentum in the tournament.

The Hyderabad pitch is usually flat, making it good for batting, but spinners tend to get some assistance as the game progresses. While batting first has been a preferred option for some teams, chasing is also a viable strategy. The presence of dew in evening games often influences captains’ decisions, but in this afternoon match, it won’t be a major factor.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has a strong record at this venue, winning 36 out of their 57 IPL matches here. The toss is not a huge factor at this stadium, as both batting first and chasing have worked in different situations. However, teams might still prefer to bat first to put pressure on the opposition with a solid total.

With a proven track record at their home ground, SRH has a slight edge over Rajasthan Royals. Their familiarity with the conditions and their spin-friendly attack could trouble RR batters. However, if Rajasthan’s batters handle the spinners well, they could make a strong case for themselves in this contest.

IPL Stats at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

• Total Matches: 78
• Matches won batting first: 34
• Matches won bowling first: 43
• Highest total recorded: 277/3 (SRH vs MI) in IPL 2024
• Lowest total recorded: 20/10 (DC vs SRH) in IPL 2013