SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Top 3 Captain or Vice Captain Picks for 2nd Match of IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in the second match of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on March 23 at 3:30 PM IST.

SRH, led by Pat Cummins, finished as runners-up last season after a strong campaign. They defeated RR in Qualifier 2 but fell short in the final against KKR. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will be led by Riyan Parag for the first three games, as they aim to start their season on a high.

Top 3 Captaincy/Vice-Captaincy Picks for SRH vs RR Match

Travis Head (SRH)

Travis Head was a key player for SRH last season and remains a top fantasy pick. He has been exceptional at this venue, scoring 271 runs in seven innings at an average of 45.16 and a blistering strike rate of 183.10. His aggressive batting makes him a strong choice, but he must be wary of Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma, who have dismissed him twice each. Head’s recent form includes scores of 31, 59, 12, 0, and 80, showing his ability to play impactful knocks.

Sanju Samson (RR)

Sanju Samson is a reliable performer at Hyderabad, with 527 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 52.70 and a strike rate of 162.65. He has two centuries and two fifties here, making him a solid fantasy choice. However, he has struggled against leg spinners Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa, both of whom have dismissed him twice. His recent form has been shaky, with scores of 16, 1, 3, 5, and 26, but his past record at this venue makes him a high-risk, high-reward pick.

Mohammed Shami (SRH)

Mohammed Shami is set to make his mark for SRH after joining the squad this season. He has taken 10 wickets in seven IPL innings at Hyderabad, maintaining an excellent average of 16.60 and a strike rate of 15.60. Though he hasn’t played much T20 cricket recently, his ability to pick up early wickets makes him a strong captaincy or vice-captaincy option. His knack for striking in powerplays could be crucial against RR’s top order.