SunRisers Hyderabad’s aggression carried on even after the early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma, with Travis Head and Ishan Kishan providing them with keeps. The two took charge with a flourish of boundaries against Rajasthan Royals bowlers, displaying graft-hitting power. The partnership allowed SRH to reach a formidable 94/1 after the powerplay set the tone for another high-scoring innings.
In particular, Travis Head was in sensational form as he brought up his half-century off just 21 balls, showing his brutal approach and striking abilities. With the crowd on their feet, he would be aggressive and hit a big score, which was expected to be what the crowd wanted. But his whirlwind innings finally ended when Tushar Deshpande undid him in the 10th over, and the knock was taken away from Rajasthan Royals, which they badly needed.
Riyan Parag, who was filling in as captain for Rajasthan Royals, won the toss and opted to bowl first in Match 2 of the IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad earlier in the day. It was a batting paradise pitch, and SRH began with starts, certifying a run fest was indeed a possibility.
However, this tournament came with contrasting preparations for both teams. Australian captain Pat Cummins is still at the helm as SunRisers Hyderabad has retained their powerful core from last season. Besides that, they’ve not only kept their key players but also added some quality to the squad via the crazy auction and are one of the most balanced and dangerous teams so far this season.
Many experts believe SRH to be favourites for the title based on its firepower in the top order, depth in the middle, and variety in the bowling attack. Their return to action against Rajasthan Royals only intensified the belief that this is a team that must be kept watching in the 2025 edition of the IPL.
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