With a strong and versatile squad in place, Sunrisers Hyderabad are well-prepared for the challenges of the upcoming season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the IPL 2025 auction with a clear strategy, retaining five key players and focusing on specific targets to strengthen their squad.
Their approach paid off as they secured most of the players they aimed for, addressing crucial gaps and building a well-balanced team.
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Some picks stood out as major investments, while others, though less expected, bring valuable depth to the side.
With a strong and versatile squad in place, Sunrisers Hyderabad are well-prepared for the challenges of the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at their three major strengths heading into IPL 2025.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have one of the strongest batting lineups for IPL 2025. Their opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma promises explosive starts, backed by the reliable Heinrich Klaasen in the middle order. The addition of Ishan Kishan further bolsters their batting strength.
With hitters like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abhinav Manohar adding depth, SRH’s lineup is packed with players capable of changing the game. This combination of power and balance makes them a formidable side for the upcoming season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their pace attack by acquiring Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel in the IPL 2025 auction. Shami won the Purple Cap in 2023, while Harshal Patel claimed it in IPL 2024, making them valuable additions to the squad. Along with their captain Pat Cummins, SRH now boasts a formidable pace lineup.
Cummins and Shami will lead the charge with the new ball, while Harshal Patel is expected to handle the middle and death overs. Both Cummins and Shami are also capable of bowling in the death overs, ensuring SRH have a well-rounded and versatile pace attack for the upcoming season.
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When considering the overseas players in the playing XI of all ten IPL teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands out with one of the best lineups. They have Travis Head, who provides an explosive start with the bat and can also bowl useful spin. Heinrich Klaasen is another key player, known for his ability to turn games around with his dynamic batting.
SRH also boasts Pat Cummins, one of the best leaders and bowlers in T20 cricket, providing strength both with the ball and as captain. Additionally, the team has added Adam Zampa, a world-class spinner who excels in T20 formats. With this combination of talent, SRH’s overseas lineup looks solid and capable of making a significant impact in IPL 2025.
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