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SRH openers will be a headache for opposition bowlers. (Source: X.com)
Last year’s finalists, Sunrisers Hyderabad, will be out to make amends for their disappointing batting collapse that denied them their first IPL title since 2016. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, who thrives in high-pressure situations, SRH will look to ignite their fans with a revamped squad featuring some stellar names.
In IPL 2024, SRH had an exceptional league stage, finishing second. However, they faltered in the crucial knockout matches, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1 and then in the final. Last season, they set the tournament alight with their ultra-aggressive batting approach, surpassing 250 runs on three occasions. This time, with new additions, they aim to take that approach a notch higher.
SRH have retained the core of their star performers, including Cummins — the only overseas captain this season — along with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen. They then splashed Rs 44.8 crore at the auction to bring in 15 more players, assembling a well-rounded squad.
With that, here’s a detailed breakdown of SRH’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats ahead of IPL 2025.
SRH Squad for IPL 2025
Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby, Wiaan Mulder.
SRH Squad for the IPL 2025 (PC: SRH/X)
Strengths
Weaknesses
SRH players celebrating (SRH X)
Opportunities
Threats
Final Thoughts
On paper, SRH have a well-balanced squad with a fearsome batting line-up and a strong pace attack. However, the lack of depth and injury-prone players could derail their title charge before it even gains momentum. If they can stay fit and maintain consistency, they have the firepower to reach the playoffs and possibly go all the way.
Probable XI
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar.
Impact sub: Kamindu Mendis
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