Simhadri Vizag Lions square off against Royals of Rayalaseema in the 12th match of the Andhra Premier League 2025 on Friday, 15th August. The match is slated to be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam and the scheduled start time is 1:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips, odds of the Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema match.
Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema Tips & Odds
Stats
- Ricky Bhui is the top run scorer for Vizag Lions with 145 runs in three matches this season.
- Shaik Rasheed is the top run scorer for Royals of Rayalaseema with 141 runs in three matches this season.
- Royals of Rayalaseema won one of the three matches played so far in the season.
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for being a high-scoring venue, offering a true surface that favours stroke-making. Batters can play through the line with confidence, and once set, they often find it easy to accelerate. Spinners may come into play during the middle overs, but overall, the pitch remains conducive to run-scoring throughout the game.
Chasing has been particularly successful here, with 8 out of 10 completed matches won by teams batting second. The track tends to get even better for batting as the match progresses, which is why captains usually opt to bowl first. With an average first-innings score of 183 and second-innings average of 172, fans can expect plenty of boundaries and competitive totals.
- Matches Played: 11
- Won Batting 1st: 2
- Won Batting 2nd: 8
- Average 1st Innings Score: 183 runs
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 172 runs
SVL vs ROR Head to Head Record
Simhadri Vizag Lions and Royals of Rayalaseema are playing against each other for the very first time in the Andhra Premier League. Both teams made their debut in the 2025 season after the league introduced new franchises. Since they haven’t played before, there is no head-to-head record between them yet.
Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema Squads
Simhadri Vizag Lions Squad: Abhishek Reddy, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Dharani Kumar, Chennuboina Kumar, Ricky Bhui(w/c), Marathala Dhanush, Kothakoona Lakshman, Tripurana Vijay, Kaldhi Kumar, Yeddala Reddy, Bailapudi Yeswanth, Ranjeet Darji, Kavuri Saiteja, Myla Harshavardhan, Devandla Sriram, Roshan Kumar, Vattikulla Pradhneesh Rai, GS Swamy Naidu, Sai Sandeep, Shaik Kamil.
Royals of Rayalaseema Squad: Kolla Kiran, Maddila Vardhan, Manoj Kumar, Pyla Avinash, Shaik Rasheed, Siraparapu Ashish, Dheeraj Reddy, Dhruva Kumar Reddy, Girinath Reddy, Sai Pranav Chandra, Satya Sai Sathwik, Suryadevara Chakravarthy, M Vasu Deva Raju, Gundluri Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Madhav Rayudu, Poda Yashwanth, Vinukonda Venu.
Vizag Lions vs Royals of Rayalaseema Match Winner Prediction
Simhadri Vizag Lions are likely to win this clash, backed by the excellent form of Ricky Bhui with 145 runs in three matches. Moreover, the team also got a morale boost after the recent victory over the Vijayawada Sunshiners. Their batting unit has shown depth and consistency, complemented by a capable bowling attack.
Royals of Rayalaseema, despite Shaik Rasheed's impressive 141 runs in three matches, have secured only one win this season. They have struggled with consistency in both departments, making them the underdogs in this contest.
Our Prediction: Simhadri Vizag Lions to Win!
