Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) – IPL 2025 | 23 March 2025

The third match of IPL 2025, played on 23rd March between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), brought early fireworks to the tournament. Hosted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, the game had it all — big hits, smart bowling, nail-biting moments, and a fierce fight till the end.

Match Summary:

• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat first

• RR Score: 182/7 in 20 overs

• SRH Score: 186/5 in 19.4 overs

• Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets

• Player of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)

Rajasthan Royals’ Innings:

RR started strong with Yashasvi Jaiswal playing confidently, scoring 41 off 26 balls. Skipper Sanju Samson led from the front with a steady 52, anchoring the innings. However, they couldn’t finish with a flourish as SRH bowlers, especially T Natarajan and Washington Sundar, tightened things up in the final overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Chase:

SRH got a shaky start, losing Abhishek Sharma early. But Rahul Tripathi and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a match-winning 88-run partnership. Klaasen’s 64* off 38 balls, filled with boundaries and calm under pressure, proved vital as SRH chased down the target with two balls to spare.

Key Takeaways:

• Klaasen’s form continues to be a major asset for SRH.

• RR’s death bowling needs improvement for upcoming games.

• A balanced game with strong individual performances on both sides.

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