Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 journey with a high-voltage clash against Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23 (Sunday) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After an impressive 2024 season where Cummins steered SRH to the final in his debut campaign as an IPL captain, fans are eager to see if the Australian superstar can take it one step further and bring the trophy home this time around.
Cummins’ Leadership Fuels High Hopes
Under Cummins’ leadership, SRH staged a remarkable resurgence last season, blending an aggressive batting strategy with a disciplined bowling attack. This year, the squad looks even more balanced, boasting a lethal mix of explosive batters like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen, alongside a formidable bowling unit led by Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel. With such firepower in their ranks, SRH will be keen to kick off their campaign with a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 Schedule
Match 1: March 23 (Sunday) – 3:30 PM vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad)
Match 2: March 27 (Thursday) – 7:30 PM vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad)
Match 3: March 30 (Sunday) – 3:30 PM vs Delhi Capitals (Visakhapatnam)
Match 4: April 3 (Thursday) – 7:30 PM vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata)
Match 5: April 6 (Saturday) – 7:30 PM vs Gujarat Titans (Hyderabad)
Match 6: April 12 (Saturday) – 7:30 PM vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad)
Match 7: April 17 (Thursday) – 7:30 PM vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai)
Match 8: April 23 (Wednesday) – 7:30 PM vs Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad)
Match 9: April 25 (Friday) – 7:30 PM vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai)
Match 10: May 2 (Friday) – 7:30 PM vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad)
Match 11: May 5 (Monday) – 7:30 PM vs Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad)
Match 12: May 10 (Saturday) – 7:30 PM vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad)
Match 13: May 13 (Tuesday) – 7:30 PM vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru)
Match 14: May 18 (Sunday) – 7:30 PM vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Full Squad for IPL 2025
Captain & Key Players:
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa
Squad Depth & Rising Stars:
Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby
SRH’s squad is a perfect blend of experienced international stars and promising young talents, making them a strong contender for the IPL 2025 title.
Where to Watch IPL 2025 – Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Cricket fans in India can catch all Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) matches live on Star Sports Network, while seamless live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and official website.
For international viewers, the matches will be broadcast on Willow TV in North America and Kayo Sports in Australia, ensuring fans worldwide stay connected to the thrilling IPL action.
Latest Buzz: Ishan Kishan Shines in SRH Practice Game
In a recent intra-squad simulation, Ishan Kishan delivered a stellar performance, smashing back-to-back fifties, further boosting SRH’s confidence ahead of the season opener.
With the stage set for IPL 2025, all eyes are on Sunrisers Hyderabad as they aim to kickstart their campaign on a winning note. Can Pat Cummins lead them to IPL glory this time? The countdown begins!