Hyderabad will be up against Rajasthan in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025 on March 23 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 03:30 PM IST.
HYD vs RAJ, IPL 2025, Match 2 – Information
Match: Hyderabad vs Rajasthan, Match 2
Date: 23rd March 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan head-to-head
Hyderabad and Rajasthan have faced each other 20 times with RAJ succeeding 9 times and Hyderabad winning on 11 occasions. Hyderabad have also won three of the last five matches against Rajasthan.
Indian Premier League, 2025 points table
Hyderabad and Rajasthan are playing their first match in Indian Premier League 2025.
Pitch report
The pitch is known to favour batters and the average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at the venue is 206. Batting first is recommended at the venue with the team batting first winning 60 per cent of its matches.
Weather report
The temperature at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be humid.
My11Circle fantasy picks for HYD vs RAJ
Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M – Matches Played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average Runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average Wickets, RR – Recent Scores, RW – Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Travis Head | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 0 | – | 31, 59, 12, 0, 80 | – |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 185 | 46.3 | 0 | – | 10, 30, 40, 12, 93 | – |
| Sanju Samson | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | – | 16, 1, 3, 5, 26 | – |
- Travis Head
Travis Head is a batter with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 31, 59, 12, 0, 80 runs averaging 36.4 per match.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Yashasvi Jaiswal has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 10, 30, 40, 12, 93 runs averaging 46.3 per match.
- Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson is a batter with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Sanju Samson is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 51 runs at an average of 10.2 per match.
Top Bowler Picks
M – Matches Played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average Runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average Wickets, RR – Recent Scores, RW – Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Pat Cummins | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 42.5 | 0, 13, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 1 | – | 5 | 25.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 1, 1 |
- Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches Pat Cummins has taken 2 wickets at an average of 42.5. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Pat Cummins played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium bowler. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sandeep Sharma has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 2, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is a bowler with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.2 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches Jaydev Unadkat has taken 5 wickets at an average of 25.6. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
Top All-Rounder Picks
M – Matches Played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average Runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average Wickets, RR – Recent Scores, RW – Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
| Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 188 | 62.7 | 2 | 3.5 | 135, 0, 29, 24, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Riyan Parag | 3 | 75 | 25 | 1 | 43 | 34, 15, 0, 26, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 74 | 37 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 0, 74, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
- Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma can be a good pick for your team. Abhishek Sharma has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 188 runs averaging 62.7 per match. Abhishek Sharma also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Riyan Parag Riyan Parag is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Riyan Parag is a right-handed batsman. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 34, 15, 0, 26, 0 runs at an average of 25 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Nitish Kumar Reddy is a right-handed batsman. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 0, 74, 0, 0 runs averaging 37 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 23.7 per match. Nitish Kumar Reddy has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1 wicket.
Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek Sharma is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Abhishek Sharma is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 188 runs at an average of 62.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Travis Head: Travis Head is a batter with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 31, 59, 12, 0, 80 runs averaging 36.4 per match.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batter with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Yashasvi Jaiswal is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 185 runs at an average of 46.3 per match.
- Sanju Samson: Sanju Samson is a batter with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a differential pick for your team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Sanju Samson has scored 51 runs averaging 10.2 per match.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 168 runs averaging 42 per match.
HYD vs RAJ Player Battle
1. Sandeep Sharma vs Ishan Kishan
Sandeep Sharma’s battle with Ishan Kishan is one to keep an eye on. Sharma has dismissed Kishan three times in eight innings. Kishan has scored 38 runs against Sharma at a strike rate of 115.15.
2. Shimron Hetmyer vs Mohammad Shami
Shimron Hetmyer’s duel with Mohammad Shami is another interesting duel to watch out for. Hetmyer has scored 24 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 141.17. Shami has dismissed Hetmyer in all four encounters so far.
3. Riyan Parag vs Pat Cummins
Riyan Parag’s battle with Pat Cummins could also have a bearing on the outcome of the game. Parag has faced Cummins thrice and been dismissed by the Australian twice. He has made 14 runs in 13 balls against the Australian.
Hyderabad Probable Playing XI
Pat Cummins (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Harshal Patel, Wiaan Mulder, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar
Rajasthan Probable Playing XI
Riyan Parag (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma
Hyderabad vs Rajasthan squads
Hyderabad: Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Shami, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Ishan Kishan, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Zeeshan Ansari, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma
Rajasthan: Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tushar Deshpande, Riyan Parag, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Dhruv Jurel, Yudhvir Singh, Akash Madhwal, Shubham Dubey, Kunal Singh Rathore, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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