Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would aim to cross over the last hurdle after finishing as runners-up in the previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. The Pat Cummins-led side added some big names to their already formidable squad during the IPL auction 2025 in Jeddah. Here are three reasons SRH can win the IPL 2025 title.
Three reasons why SRH can lift IPL 2025:
Explosive Opening Duo
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma can utterly demolish any opposition with their mindset. Last season, the duo took 599 runs in 13 innings at an average of 49.91 and a score of 13.21 per over. Abhishek ended the season with 475 runs scored at a strike rate of 204.74, while Head achieved 536 runs with a strike rate of 194.91. With such explosive starts, SRH will do everything in their power to capitalize on their situations.
Power-packed Batting Lineup
At the top, SRH has a very powerful batting lineup, with Head and Abhishek completing the top. Kishan had been appointed to the auction for a free hand at the number three wicket, and now it’s Kishan’s point to prove himself for the India spot and make an impressive mark this season. The franchise retained Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen, both of them big-time hitters. Abhinav Manohar also had a good SMAT and VHT season, hitting batting averages much above 145. After Kishan, these three will be the options for SRH.
Top-notched Pace Attack
In IPL 2024, Pat Cummins, captain of SRH, took 18 wickets. The franchise also signed up with experienced Indian names such as Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel to strengthen their pack. Patel, a second-time Purple Cap owner in the last season, adds variety to assist Cummins. Shami was out of IPL 2024 for greens, yet made a very good comeback internationally for India and looked solid in the Champions Trophy. This trio is a fast-bowling, no-nonsense pack that can be a threat to any opposition.
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