Top 3 bowlers to watch out for SRH vs RR clash

In the second match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals in a key encounter. Both teams had ended the last season on 17 points each in the group stages and also played in the second qualifier where SRH went onto win by 36 runs. Hyderabad holds the edge as far as the head to head is concerned with 11 wins compared to nine for the Royals.

One of the key aspects of the game that the fans will be waiting to see is the bowling arsenal both sides possess. Rajasthan have lost Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravi Ashwin. While Boult has moved back to Mumbai, Chahal is now with Punjab, while Ashwin is now back with Chennai. The Royals have also made their bowling unit stronger with key players being added.

Here are the top 3 bowlers to watch out for in SRH vs RR clash  

3- Wanindu Hasaranga – Rajasthan Royals

Considered one of the best spin bowlers in the world, Hasaranga on his day can run past any side with his spin bowling. The Sri Lankan star has all the variations that can outfox any batter. Hasaranga is a wily bowler who not only picks wickets at regular intervals but also can put a lid on the runs being scored. The Sri Lankan star has already picked a fifer in the league and his presence can be a huge game-changer with the ball for the Royals in the coming season.

2- Pat Cummins – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Australian skipper Pat Cummins was one of the best players for Sunrisers Hyderabad last season. The 31-year-old was inspiring on the field as the skipper and also played a key role with the bat and ball. Cummins has been at the top of his game in recent times which has seen him lead his side to the Border Gavaskar Trophy win over India after a decade. Opposition teams know the quality Cummins has with the ball, especially in the death overs where he can prove to be a vital bowler during the season.

1- Maheesh Theekshana – Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid and the Royals’ management were smart enough to buy Maheesh Theekshana during the IPL 2025 Auctions. The right-arm spinner was a key member of the side during his time with the Chennai Super Kings before he was released. MS Dhoni used Theekshana in the powerplay overs. Riyan Parag could employ the same tactics to counter the threat that Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma pose with the bat. If Theekshana can get rid of SRH’s two main batters at the top, he can set the cat amongst the pigeons and cause panic in the batting order.

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