Cricket fans and fantasy players, gear up for a high-octane clash as Sunrisers Hyderabad (HYD) take on Rajasthan Royals (RAJ) on March 23rd at 3:30 PM IST. With both teams boasting match-winners and recent rollercoaster forms, this encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad promises to be a fantasy goldmine.
In this detailed Dream11 prediction article, we’ll break down the pitch report, probable playing 11s, top fantasy picks, captain/vice-captain choices, and Dream11 team suggestions based on advanced data analysis. Let’s get into it.
📍 Match Overview: HYD vs RAJ – 23rd March 2025
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
Date: 23 March 2025
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcast: Star Sports / JioCinema
Fantasy Platform: Dream11, My11Circle, Vision11, etc.
🔥 HYD vs RAJ: Win Probability
Sunrisers Hyderabad (HYD) – 53%
Rajasthan Royals (RAJ) – 47%
A tightly contested matchup, but Hyderabad slightly edges ahead based on recent form and venue advantage.
🏟️ Pitch Report & Ground Analysis – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The pitch here is a batting-friendly paradise. Recent T20s at this venue have seen:
🧾 Average 1st Innings Score: 203
🎯 Average Wickets per Innings: 5
📈 60% matches won by chasing teams
🔄 Toss doesn't matter much: 50-50 win ratio batting/chasing
🧠 Fantasy Tip:
Pick top-order batters, especially those batting second, and pace bowlers who can exploit the hard deck in powerplays and death overs.
🧮 HYD vs RAJ Head-to-Head Record
Last 5 H2H Matches:
HYD: 🟢🟢🟢🔴🔴
RAJ: 🔴🔴🔴🟢🟢
Sunrisers have a slight upper hand historically, but Rajasthan’s X-factors make them dangerous.
🔢 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
🔸 Sunrisers Hyderabad:
W – L – W – L – W
📈 Momentum is strong with recent wins.
🔹 Rajasthan Royals:
L – L – L – W – L
📉 Form dip, but capable of a bounce back.
📋 Probable Playing 11
☀️ Sunrisers Hyderabad (HYD):
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma
Heinrich Klaasen
Nitish Rana
N Kumar Reddy
Pat Cummins (c)
Harshal Patel
A Taide
T Natarajan / J Unadkat
F Farooqi
👑 Rajasthan Royals (RAJ):
Yashasvi Jaiswal
A Taide
Sanju Samson (c & wk)
Riyan Parag
Shimron Hetmyer
Dhruv Jurel
Wanindu Hasaranga
T Deshpande
A Zampa
M Shami
Sandeep Sharma
💡 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
🔥 Top Fantasy Picks (Must-Have Players)
1. Abhishek Sharma (HYD)
Avg FPts: 64.4
Role: AR (LHB + LAO)
Powerplay specialist + part-time spin
✅ Dream Team in 3 of last 5
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (RAJ)
Avg FPts: 67.8
Role: Opener
Venue Avg: 81.5 FPts
✅ Featured in Dream Team all 5 matches!
3. Heinrich Klaasen (HYD)
Avg FPts: 62.3
Middle-order dynamite
✅ Dream Team in all 3 recent matches
4. Sanju Samson (RAJ)
Avg FPts: 62.2
Consistent WK option
✅ Dream Team in 3 of 5 matches
5. Riyan Parag (RAJ)
Avg FPts: 53.2
In top form as AR
Venue Avg: 55.33
⚔️ Differential Picks (X-Factor)
🔹 Travis Head (HYD)
Avg: 65.5
Explosive top-order batter
✅ 2/2 Dream Team appearances
🔹 N Kumar Reddy (HYD)
Avg FPts: 59
Lower-order hitter + death over bowler
✅ Featured in both matches
🔹 Shimron Hetmyer (RAJ)
Hit-or-miss, but when he hits… jackpot!
Best for Grand Leagues (GL)
🎯 Powerplay Performers
Batsmen:
A Taide (49 avg)
Abhishek Sharma (42.4 avg)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (36 avg)
Bowlers:
M Shami (51 avg)
A Madhwal (39 avg)
💣 Death Over Specialists
Harshal Patel – 29 avg
T Deshpande – 21.67 avg
Sandeep Sharma – 13 avg
💡 Ideal for wicket-taking bonus points in last 4 overs.
🧨 Most Valuable Fantasy Player (MVP)
A Taide – 10.62 FPts/Cr
T Deshpande – 8.27 FPts/Cr
Farooqi – 9.71 FPts in 1 match
🧠 Dream11 Team Prediction – HYD vs RAJ
✨ Small League (Safe) Team:
WK: H Klaasen, S Samson
BAT: Y Jaiswal (VC), T Head, A Taide
AR: A Sharma (C), R Parag
BOWL: P Cummins, H Patel, T Deshpande, F Farooqi
Captain: Abhishek Sharma
Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
🔥 Grand League (Risky/High Reward):
WK: H Klaasen, D Jurel
BAT: Y Jaiswal, Hetmyer, T Head
AR: A Sharma (VC), N Kumar Reddy
BOWL: M Shami, Farooqi, A Madhwal, Zampa
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-Captain: N Kumar Reddy
📊 Venue-Wise Fantasy Stats Breakdown
Player | Avg FPts (Venue) | Match Count |
|---|---|---|
Y Jaiswal | 81.5 | 2 |
T Head | 56.17 | 6 |
S Samson | 52.33 | 6 |
R Parag | 55.33 | 3 |
H Klaasen | 47.00 | 13 |
🧠 Tip: Stack your team with players who’ve delivered at Hyderabad before.
✅ Final Dream11 Tips for HYD vs RAJ
Focus on openers: High-scoring ground = early batters feast.
Pacers > Spinners: Especially in 2nd innings (Pace – 15.6 pts/over vs Spin – 11.3).
Captain/VC Picks: Go with Abhishek Sharma, Y Jaiswal, Travis Head, or Klaasen.
Death-over bowlers: Sneak in H Patel or Deshpande for potential 2-wicket hauls.