Sun Mar 23 11:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Close Call for Rajasthan Royals Pacer as Sunrisers Hyderabad Dominate IPL Opener

**Hyderabad, India –** Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a powerful statement in their IPL 2025 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today, posting a dominant 94/1 in the powerplay before finishing with a convincing victory (score not specified in provided text). However, the match was briefly interrupted by a scary moment involving RR pacer Sandeep Sharma.

After a blistering start by SRH, with Travis Head smashing a quick-fire fifty, Sharma was struck in the chest by a throw from teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal while engaging in conversation with Head. The incident, which appeared painful, prompted immediate attention from the RR medical staff. Fortunately, Sharma was able to recover and complete his over.

Despite the injury scare, SRH continued their aggressive batting display, with Head and Ishan Kishan leading the charge. While RR eventually dismissed Head for 67, the damage had been done, setting the tone for a strong SRH performance. The team, boasting a strong core from last season, is considered one of the tournament favorites.

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