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Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Royals of Rayalaseema, APL 2025, Today Match Prediction 09 August 2025
VIJ vs ROR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Vijayawada Sunshiners won the toss and choose to bowl first
Vijayawada Sunshiners beat Royals of Rayalaseema by 7 wickets
Ashwin Hebbar, who finished as the highest run-scorer in the last Andhra Premier League, will be Vijayawada’s main hope with the bat.
- The side batting first will aim for a total in the 170 to 180 range to keep the pressure on the opposition during the chase.
- For Rayalaseema, much will depend on how Shaik Rasheed, Girinath Reddy and Jagarlapudi Ram handle their time in the middle.
- The previous two matches held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium were IPL 2025 fixtures, both won without much trouble by the teams chasing.
Royals of Rayalaseema are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Andhra Premier League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.4°C|Partly Cloudy |
VIJ vs ROR Match Prediction & Analysis
The Andhra Premier League is set to begin on August 8. All matches will be held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, where conditions usually offer something for both batters and bowlers. Saturday’s afternoon clash will be the second match of the tournament, with Vijayawada Sunshiners taking on Royals of Rayalaseema. It looks like a well-balanced matchup that could go either way.
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Vijayawada Sunshiners Preview
Vijayawada Sunshiners are a fresh entry in the Andhra Premier League and will be eager to make a strong impression.
The team will be captained by Ashwin Hebbar, who turned out for Vizag Warriors last season and finished as the top scorer in the competition, piling on 456 runs in eight outings at a strike rate of 146.15. Vijayawada will hope he brings that same rhythm into this campaign. Ashwin is likely to control the middle order, where his ability to rotate strike and push the tempo against spin could be valuable.
The squad also includes Garimella Teja, a young batter who is widely rated as one to watch in the coming years. Dheeraj Kumar and Munnangi Abhinav are set to complete a batting order that looks fairly well-rounded from top to middle.
As for the bowling side of things, the team will look to Lalith Mohan and Prithvi Raj to provide early breakthroughs. Yadla Vasu’s left-arm spin could also play a role, particularly on surfaces that tend to grip.
Vijayawada Sunshiners Predicted Playing XI:
Ashwin Hebbar (c), Garimella Teja, Dheeraj Kumar, Lalith Mohan, Vamsi Krishna (wk), Munnangi Abhinav, Prithvi Raj, Yadla Vasu, Thanneeru Bharath, Gadde Samanvith, Shaik Zaheer Abbas/ Sai Venkata Sumith
Vijayawada Sunshiners Actual Playing XI:
Ashwin Hebbar, M Dheeraj Kumar, Vamsi Krishna M, Munnangi Abhinav, K S Narasimha Raju, Lalith Mohan, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Garimella Teja, Yadla Girish Vasu, Thanneeru Bharath, Sai Venkata Sumith
Royals of Rayalaseema Preview
Royals of Rayalaseema head into the tournament with plenty to be confident about. Their squad looks balanced, and they’ll be among the sides to keep an eye on this season.
Shaik Rasheed will lead the team and is expected to be their go-to batter once again. He was in excellent touch during last year’s Andhra Premier League, scoring 297 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 140.75.
The batting unit also includes Girinath Reddy, Dhruva Kumar Reddy, and Pyla Avinash — all three capable of adding valuable runs through the order.
Jagarlapudi Ram is likely to start with the new ball, while Madhav Rayudu’s pace and energy could give the team a strong early push. Siraparapu Ashish and Vinukonda Venu may also find these conditions to their liking.
Royals of Rayalaseema Predicted Playing XI:
Shaik Rasheed (c), Girinath Reddy, Dhruva Kumar Reddy, M Vasu Deva Raju (wk), Pyla Avinash, Jagarlapudi Ram, Madhav Rayudu, Siraparapu Ashish, Vinukonda Venu, Suryadevara Chakravarthy, Kolla Kiran
Royals of Rayalaseema Actual Playing XI:
Pyla Avinash, Siraparapu Ashish, Shaik Rasheed, Maddila Vardhan, Jagarlapudi Ram, Madhav Rayudu, Girinath Reddy, Dhruva Kumar Reddy, M Vasu Deva Raju, Sai Pranav Chandra, Dheeraj Reddy, Satya Sai Sathwik
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Batting usually gets more comfortable at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium as the match goes on, with the ball coming on better in the second innings. Seamers may get a bit of early help, which can make life tricky for openers, but that doesn’t last long. Spinners often find some help in the middle phase, especially while the sun is out, with the surface offering a bit of grip.
The forecast in Visakhapatnam points to mostly cloudy skies, and a few afternoon thunderstorms could bring interruptions.
VIJ vs ROR Pitch Report
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The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium has a first-innings average of 170. Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record here, having scored 272 for 7 against Delhi Capitals in last season’s IPL. Heading into this match, both sides will be aiming for something close to 180 to feel in charge heading into the second innings.
Toss: To Bowl
The last two T20 games played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium were both won by the chasing side. This suggests that the team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.
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Winning Prediction
New franchises Vijayawada Sunshiners and Royals of Rayalaseema are entering the season with a lot to prove, and would love nothing more than a winning start to kick off the season. Looking at how their squads are shaping up, Rayalaseema seem to have a bit more variety in terms of players who can contribute in multiple areas. Vijayawada, on the other hand, will be banking heavily on how Ashwin Hebbar goes with the bat. If their captain gets going, they will have a real chance. If not, Rayalaseema look better placed to pull this off.
Royals of Rayalaseema are our picks for the winners of this match.
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