“Sunrisers Hyderabad, a formidable team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has captured the hearts of fans with their exceptional performances and thrilling matches. Known for their dynamic players and strategic gameplay, Sunrisers strive for glory each season in a fiercely competitive league.”
Captain: Pat Cummins
Coach: Daniel Vettori
Home ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
IPL titles: 1 (2016)
Owners: Sun TV Network
Coach: Daniel Vettori
Home ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
IPL titles: 1 (2016)
Owners: Sun TV Network
Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the IPL in 2013, after the previous Hyderabad-based franchise, Deccan Chargers, was dissolved due to prolonged financial issues. The SRH franchise was bought by Sun TV Network for Rs 85.05 crores (about US$15.9 million) per year for a five-year deal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad history
Despite inheriting a team (the new owners retained 20 players from the Chargers squad, including Kumar Sangakkara as captain) Sunrisers took some time to form a stable core. In the first two years they trialled four captains, Sangakkara, Cameron White, Daren Sammy and Shikhar Dhawan. While their bowling proved their stronger suit in general, they struggled to find their best XI.
Sunrisers began to shape their own identity in 2015, when David Warner was made captain. The team finished sixth that year, but unlike his predecessors, Warner retained the captaincy on the back of his own strong performances. In 2016 he led Sunrisers to their maiden title, and the quartet of Warner, head coach Tom Moody, mentor VVS Laxman and bowling coach Muthiah Muralidaran worked like a well-oiled machine over the next few years. During this period Rashid Khan too became an integral part of the side.
In 2020, Trevor Bayliss replaced Moody as head coach. However, he left at the end of a dismal 2021 season during which Warner was dropped from the side and Kane Williamson took over the captaincy. The season marked the end of Sunrisers’ association with Warner and Rashid. Laxman, meanwhile, left to take charge at the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy. Moody, who had returned as director of cricket ahead of the 2021 season, took over as head coach again in 2022, but was replaced by Brian Lara later that year, and in 2024 Daniel Vettori was head coach.
Sunrisers Hyderabad highs
In 2016, after finishing third on the points table, Sunrisers won three knockout games on the trot to clinch their maiden title. They also reached the final in 2018 despite the absence of Warner, their captain and best batter, and repeated that feat in 2024 under Pat Cummins.
“Sunrisers Hyderabad lows”
In 2021, SRH won just three of 14 games and finished at the bottom of the points table, beating their previous lows in 2014 and 2015, when they took sixth place. Two years later they finished tenth again.
“Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Journey in IPL.”
2024 – runners-up
M16 W9 Win% 56.2
Sunrisers Hyderabad redefined T20 batting this season. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, and middle-order bat Heinrich Klaasen, made over 1500 runs between them – at a strike rate of two runs a ball for the most part. Twice, the team set records for the highest totals in T20 league matches as they made their way to their second final in six years.
M16 W9 Win% 56.2
Sunrisers Hyderabad redefined T20 batting this season. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, and middle-order bat Heinrich Klaasen, made over 1500 runs between them – at a strike rate of two runs a ball for the most part. Twice, the team set records for the highest totals in T20 league matches as they made their way to their second final in six years.
2023 – tenth
M14 W4 Win% 28.5
A third dismal season in a row for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who won just four of their 14 games (including two of their last ten) under new captain Aiden Markram. They even lost a game where Heinrich Klaasen made 104 off 51 balls for them. Apart from that display and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 16 wickets, the team’s year was singularly awful.
M14 W4 Win% 28.5
A third dismal season in a row for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who won just four of their 14 games (including two of their last ten) under new captain Aiden Markram. They even lost a game where Heinrich Klaasen made 104 off 51 balls for them. Apart from that display and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 16 wickets, the team’s year was singularly awful.
2022 – eighth
M14 W6 Win% 42.8
After losing their first two games, Sunrisers Hyderabad registered five consecutive victories, with their fast bowlers restricting opponents to below-par totals. But once the pitches eased out, their pace attack was no longer such a point of difference. This, coupled with Williamson’s poor form, meant they could win only one of their last seven games.
M14 W6 Win% 42.8
After losing their first two games, Sunrisers Hyderabad registered five consecutive victories, with their fast bowlers restricting opponents to below-par totals. But once the pitches eased out, their pace attack was no longer such a point of difference. This, coupled with Williamson’s poor form, meant they could win only one of their last seven games.
2021 – eighth
M14 W3 Win% 21.4
A season where little went right for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Warner struggled with the bat and lost his place in the side midway through the tournament. Williamson took over the captaincy but couldn’t turn things around. They lost eight of their first nine games and finished the season with the wooden spoon.
M14 W3 Win% 21.4
A season where little went right for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Warner struggled with the bat and lost his place in the side midway through the tournament. Williamson took over the captaincy but couldn’t turn things around. They lost eight of their first nine games and finished the season with the wooden spoon.
2020 – third
M16 W8 Win% 50
With Warner back at the helm, Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame a spate of injuries to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth straight season. They lost to Capitals in the second qualifier but found new heroes in Jason Holder, Sandeep Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha and T Natarajan, who helped them bounce back after six defeats in the first nine games.
M16 W8 Win% 50
With Warner back at the helm, Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame a spate of injuries to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth straight season. They lost to Capitals in the second qualifier but found new heroes in Jason Holder, Sandeep Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha and T Natarajan, who helped them bounce back after six defeats in the first nine games.
2019 – fourth
M15 W6 Win% 40
Warner returned – though not as captain – and finished as the leading run-scorer of the tournament for the third time. He and Jonny Bairstow were exceptional as openers, but the middle order and seamers couldn’t quite build on their contributions. A superior net run rate helped them through to the playoffs, where they lost to Delhi Capitals in the eliminator.
M15 W6 Win% 40
Warner returned – though not as captain – and finished as the leading run-scorer of the tournament for the third time. He and Jonny Bairstow were exceptional as openers, but the middle order and seamers couldn’t quite build on their contributions. A superior net run rate helped them through to the playoffs, where they lost to Delhi Capitals in the eliminator.
2018 – runners-up
M17 W10 Win% 58.8
After Warner was barred from the tournament because of his role in the Newlands ball-tampering incident, Williamson stepped in and led admirably. He topped the run charts with the bat and led the side to the final, where Sunrisers Hyderabad came up short against Shane Watson and Chennai Super Kings.
M17 W10 Win% 58.8
After Warner was barred from the tournament because of his role in the Newlands ball-tampering incident, Williamson stepped in and led admirably. He topped the run charts with the bat and led the side to the final, where Sunrisers Hyderabad came up short against Shane Watson and Chennai Super Kings.
2017 – third
M14 W8 Win% 57.1
The defending champions went out in the eliminator, though Warner won the orange cap and Bhuvneshwar the purple. The season also saw the IPL debuts of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid – Nabi won the Player-of-the-Match award in his second game and finished the tournament with 17 wickets from 14 matches.
M14 W8 Win% 57.1
The defending champions went out in the eliminator, though Warner won the orange cap and Bhuvneshwar the purple. The season also saw the IPL debuts of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid – Nabi won the Player-of-the-Match award in his second game and finished the tournament with 17 wickets from 14 matches.
2016 – champions
M14 W11 Win% 78.5
Their maiden IPL title. Warner was once again at the forefront, and found support from Dhawan, and from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman with the ball. After finishing third in the group stage, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Knight Riders in the eliminator, Gujarat Lions in the second qualifier, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.
M14 W11 Win% 78.5
Their maiden IPL title. Warner was once again at the forefront, and found support from Dhawan, and from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman with the ball. After finishing third in the group stage, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Knight Riders in the eliminator, Gujarat Lions in the second qualifier, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.
2015 – sixth
M14 W7 Win% 50
Warner took over the captaincy, but it did little to change the team’s fortunes, as Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second successive year. This time they finished with seven wins from 14 matches. Warner himself was the top run getter in the tournament, though.
M14 W7 Win% 50
Warner took over the captaincy, but it did little to change the team’s fortunes, as Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second successive year. This time they finished with seven wins from 14 matches. Warner himself was the top run getter in the tournament, though.
2014 – sixth
M14 W6 Win% 42.8
Sunrisers Hyderabad started the tournament with Dhawan as captain but handed over the reins to Sammy towards the end to allow Dhawan to focus on his batting. They couldn’t quite find the right balance, with Warner mostly batting in the middle order, and finished with just six wins from 14 games.
M14 W6 Win% 42.8
Sunrisers Hyderabad started the tournament with Dhawan as captain but handed over the reins to Sammy towards the end to allow Dhawan to focus on his batting. They couldn’t quite find the right balance, with Warner mostly batting in the middle order, and finished with just six wins from 14 games.
2013 – fourth
M17 W10 Win% 58.8
Sangakkara’s poor form led to him losing the captaincy midway to White and sitting out half of SRH’s matches. However, Sunrisers’ bowling, spearheaded by Steyn, ensured they finished mid-table in their debut season. They lost to Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator.
M17 W10 Win% 58.8
Sangakkara’s poor form led to him losing the captaincy midway to White and sitting out half of SRH’s matches. However, Sunrisers’ bowling, spearheaded by Steyn, ensured they finished mid-table in their debut season. They lost to Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Fan Culture and Community Support:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, India, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their fan culture and community support are vibrant and multifaceted. Here’s an overview:
Fan Culture
- Loyal Fanbase: SRH has a dedicated and passionate fanbase known for their unwavering support. Fans take pride in their team’s achievements and are vocal during matches, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium.
- Fan Clubs: There are various official and unofficial fan clubs for SRH, where supporters come together to share their love for the team, organize viewing parties, and engage in discussions about matches, player performances, and strategies.
- Social Media Engagement: SRH fans are active on social media platforms, celebrating wins, sharing highlights, and engaging in discussions. The team itself engages with fans through social media, posting updates, memes, and fan interactions.
- Color and Mascot: The team’s colors—orange and black—are reflected in the apparel worn by fans on match days. The mascot, “Cheetah,” adds a fun element to fan gatherings and events.
- Cheerleading and Entertainment: During matches, cheerleaders and entertainment acts add to the fan experience, keeping the crowd engaged and entertained.
Community Support
- Local Initiatives: SRH is known for its involvement in community service and local initiatives, collaborating with NGOs and organizations to support various causes, from education to health.
- Cricket Academies: The team runs cricket academies that nurture young talent, providing coaching and facilities for aspiring cricketers in the region.
- Public Engagements: Players often participate in community events, school visits, and charity matches, fostering a connection with fans beyond the cricket field.
- Inclusivity: The team promotes inclusivity by reaching out to fans across different demographics, ensuring that cricket remains accessible to everyone.
- Grassroot Support: By supporting local talent and initiatives, SRH helps bolster the cricketing culture in Hyderabad, encouraging young talent to take up the sport.
Sunrisers Hyderabad key players.
Dale Steyn
Steyn was the lynchpin around whom Sunrisers emerged as a bowling team. In 2013, his 19 wickets from 17 matches at an economy of 5.66 were instrumental in the side winning nine games – either by defending totals under 150 or after restricting oppositions to that much.
Steyn was the lynchpin around whom Sunrisers emerged as a bowling team. In 2013, his 19 wickets from 17 matches at an economy of 5.66 were instrumental in the side winning nine games – either by defending totals under 150 or after restricting oppositions to that much.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
When Steyn’s form dipped after 2013, Bhuvneshwar picked up the baton. He was the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers for four successive years, from 2014 till 2017, winning the purple cap in the last two. At the end of the 2024 season, he was No. 4 on the all-time IPL wicket-takers’ list.
When Steyn’s form dipped after 2013, Bhuvneshwar picked up the baton. He was the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers for four successive years, from 2014 till 2017, winning the purple cap in the last two. At the end of the 2024 season, he was No. 4 on the all-time IPL wicket-takers’ list.
David Warner
Warner was easily the most prolific run-scorer for Sunrisers, topping the 500-run mark in six of his seven seasons with them. They won their first IPL title under him, and if there was one player fans associated most with Sunrisers, it was Warner.
Warner was easily the most prolific run-scorer for Sunrisers, topping the 500-run mark in six of his seven seasons with them. They won their first IPL title under him, and if there was one player fans associated most with Sunrisers, it was Warner.
Rashid Khan
Since his debut in 2017 till his last season with them in 2021, Rashid was the MVP for Sunrisers, with batters struggling against his quick legbreaks and googlies. Even when teams tried to play him out, he remained as threatening. His haul of wickets for the franchise is second only to Bhuvneshwar’s.
Since his debut in 2017 till his last season with them in 2021, Rashid was the MVP for Sunrisers, with batters struggling against his quick legbreaks and googlies. Even when teams tried to play him out, he remained as threatening. His haul of wickets for the franchise is second only to Bhuvneshwar’s.
Kane Williamson
In his initial years with Sunrisers, Williamson didn’t get to play every match, but whenever he got a chance, he did commendably, be it with the bat – only Warner and Dhawan have more runs for Sunrisers – or while leading the side. When Warner wasn’t retained after the 2021 season, Williamson became the captain.
In his initial years with Sunrisers, Williamson didn’t get to play every match, but whenever he got a chance, he did commendably, be it with the bat – only Warner and Dhawan have more runs for Sunrisers – or while leading the side. When Warner wasn’t retained after the 2021 season, Williamson became the captain.
SUNRISERS Hyderabad 2025 IPL Squad.
- Pat Cummins
- Abhishek Sharma
- Brydon Carse
- Rahul Chahar
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Eshan Malinga
- Abhinav Manohar
- Kamindu Mendis
- Mohammed Shami
- Wiaan Mulder
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harshal Patel
- Sachin Baby
- Simarjeet Singh
- Atharva Taide
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Aniket Verma
- Adam Zampa
- Zeeshan Ansari
Highest totals For Indian Premier League Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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