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<p>The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17.</p>
<p>The BCCI's leadership has directed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/cricket-australia">Cricket Australia</a> and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India.</p>
<p>All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government.</p>
<p>The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions</p>
<p>"We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.</p>
<p>CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say.</p>
<p>Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament.</p>
<p>"The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan.</p>
<p>CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana.</p>
<h2>Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back</h2>
<p>At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them.</p>
<p>Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return.</p>
<p>"The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official.</p>
<p>Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a> and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said.</p>
<p>Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> is one of DC's star players.</p>
<p>"We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official.</p>
<p>The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.</p>

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The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17. The BCCI's leadership has directed IPL COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India. All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government. The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions "We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say. Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament. "The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana. Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them. Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return. "The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official. Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain Pat Cummins and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said. Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is one of DC's star players. "We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official. The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">SunRisers Hyderabad crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race as their exit was made official after the contest against Delhi Capitals was washed out on Monday (May 5). After having an excellent show with the ball, restricting Delhi to 133/7 in 20 overs at the Rajib Gandhi International Stadium, rain played spoilsport. As a result, the match was called off with one point each allotted. After the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team&rsquo;s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Vettori highlights key reason for SRH's exit</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"I definitely didn't say after every match I was backing an aggressive approach," Vettori said. "I said we're about assessing conditions and this year, the conditions weren't as we expected. If you look at last year, there were a lot of high-scoring games here.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">"These surfaces in particular have been a little bit different. It has been tricky, it hasn't been easy for the batters. All we've talked about is assessing conditions, trying to read the game and understand what to do in certain situations. I think the guys are innately aggressive, but certainly, this season has been about trying to establish what's been required on the day."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">On the brink of exit after their defeat to Gujarat on Friday, it was the washout on Monday that officially confirmed SRH&rsquo;s exit from the top four race. SRH have endured a tough season in IPL 2025, winning only three matches at the time of writing and losing seven. After the opening day win against Rajasthan Royals, SRH won only twice &ndash; against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been inconsistent with their performances despite playing quality knocks in between. Compared to last season, SRH won eight matches and lost only five.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">They will conclude their IPL 2025 with matches against &ndash; Kolkata Knight Riders (May 10), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (May 13) and Lucknow Super Giants (May 18).</span></p>

After a washout against DC, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team’s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show. India News | Cricket | Sports

SunRisers Hyderabad crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race as their exit was made official after the contest against Delhi Capitals was washed out on Monday (May 5). After having an excellent show with the ball, restricting Delhi to 133/7 in 20 overs at the Rajib Gandhi International Stadium, rain played spoilsport. As a result, the match was called off with one point each allotted. After the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team’s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show. Vettori highlights key reason for SRH's exit "I definitely didn't say after every match I was backing an aggressive approach," Vettori said. "I said we're about assessing conditions and this year, the conditions weren't as we expected. If you look at last year, there were a lot of high-scoring games here.” "These surfaces in particular have been a little bit different. It has been tricky, it hasn't been easy for the batters. All we've talked about is assessing conditions, trying to read the game and understand what to do in certain situations. I think the guys are innately aggressive, but certainly, this season has been about trying to establish what's been required on the day." ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots On the brink of exit after their defeat to Gujarat on Friday, it was the washout on Monday that officially confirmed SRH’s exit from the top four race. SRH have endured a tough season in IPL 2025, winning only three matches at the time of writing and losing seven. After the opening day win against Rajasthan Royals, SRH won only twice – against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been inconsistent with their performances despite playing quality knocks in between. Compared to last season, SRH won eight matches and lost only five. They will conclude their IPL 2025 with matches against – Kolkata Knight Riders (May 10), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (May 13) and Lucknow Super Giants (May 18).

IPL 2025: Daniel Vettori blames THIS factor as SunRisers Hyderabad crash out of Playoffs race

<p>India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-shami" rel="dofollow">Mohammed Shami</a> received a death threat via email on Sunday (May 4). Shami&rsquo;s brother, Haseeb, lodged an FIR against the sender, Rajput Sinder, at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Amroha district. Rajput demanded a ransom of INR one crore from the ace quick, currently plying his trade in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>.</p>
<p>Following the Superintendent of Police's orders under sections 308(4) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) 2023 and sections 66d and 66e of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, the FIR was registered on Monday (May 5), the day when SRH was scheduled to host Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 league game. Shami, however, was restricted to the bench for this particular game.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Shami hasn&rsquo;t been at his best since switching sides in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Having played nine matches for SRH this season, Shami picked just six wickets, averaging an embarrassing 56.17 and having an economy of 11.23.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Shami, however, led India&rsquo;s pace attack in premier seamer Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s absence in the last ICC event &ndash; Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, returning with nine wickets from five matches, including a five-for against Bangladesh. He spearheaded the pace attack and helped India lift its record third Champions Trophy title, second in successive years.</p>
<h2>Head coach Gautam Gambhir received threat earlier</h2>
<p>Not only Shami but Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir also received a similar death threat last month. The Delhi Police is said to be investigating the case, and Gambhir remains under police protection.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"We have been informed about an alleged threat mail received on an email ID associated with Gautam Gambhir. The matter is being investigated. Gautam Gambhir is already under Delhi Police protection, and we do not comment on specific security arrangements," said DCP (Central) V. Harsha Vardhan.</p>
<p>"As we spoke, please find below the 'Threat Mails' received on the mail ID of Mr Gautam Gambhir (Ex-MP), Head Coach, Indian Cricket Team. Kindly register the FIR accordingly and ensure the safety and security of the family," Gambhir wrote PS to Rajender Nagar SHO and DCP, Central.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Gambhir and Shami will team up for India&rsquo;s next international assignment, an away tour of England, starting June 20 in Leeds. The squad announcement for the five-match marquee Test series is expected sometime in the second week of May.&nbsp;</p>

The FIR was registered on Monday (May 5), the day Shami's IPL team, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), was scheduled to host Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. India news Sports Cricket

India and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) seamer Mohammed Shami received a death threat via email on Sunday (May 4). Shami’s brother, Haseeb, lodged an FIR against the sender, Rajput Sinder, at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district. Rajput demanded a ransom of INR one crore from the ace quick, currently plying his trade in IPL 2025. Following the Superintendent of Police's orders under sections 308(4) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) 2023 and sections 66d and 66e of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, the FIR was registered on Monday (May 5), the day when SRH was scheduled to host Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 league game. Shami, however, was restricted to the bench for this particular game. Also read | IPL 2025: SRH redefines the game, says pacer Mohammed Shami Meanwhile, Shami hasn’t been at his best since switching sides in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Having played nine matches for SRH this season, Shami picked just six wickets, averaging an embarrassing 56.17 and having an economy of 11.23. Shami, however, led India’s pace attack in premier seamer Jasprit Bumrah’s absence in the last ICC event – Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, returning with nine wickets from five matches, including a five-for against Bangladesh. He spearheaded the pace attack and helped India lift its record third Champions Trophy title, second in successive years. Head coach Gautam Gambhir received threat earlier Not only Shami but Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir also received a similar death threat last month. The Delhi Police is said to be investigating the case, and Gambhir remains under police protection. "We have been informed about an alleged threat mail received on an email ID associated with Gautam Gambhir. The matter is being investigated. Gautam Gambhir is already under Delhi Police protection, and we do not comment on specific security arrangements," said DCP (Central) V. Harsha Vardhan. "As we spoke, please find below the 'Threat Mails' received on the mail ID of Mr Gautam Gambhir (Ex-MP), Head Coach, Indian Cricket Team. Kindly register the FIR accordingly and ensure the safety and security of the family," Gambhir wrote PS to Rajender Nagar SHO and DCP, Central. Meanwhile, Gambhir and Shami will team up for India’s next international assignment, an away tour of England, starting June 20 in Leeds. The squad announcement for the five-match marquee Test series is expected sometime in the second week of May.

IPL 2025: India and SRH quick Mohammed Shami receives death threat, FIR lodged

<p>Indian pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mohammed+shami" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mohammed Shami</a> has found the going tough in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-leaguehttps://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL&nbsp;2025</a>, managing just six wickets in nine matches. Meanwhile, his franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=sunrisers+hyderabad" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">SunRisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) is also enduring a difficult campaign, with only three wins in as many contested games, lingering at the ninth position on the points table.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Injuries are part and parcel of a fast bowler&rsquo;s life. My recovery took 14 months, and it wasn&rsquo;t easy, especially given the challenges I faced during my domestic career. Regaining rhythm and the right mindset was tough. In 2023, I had a sudden breakdown, so I made it a point to play as many domestic matches as possible&mdash;ended up playing 12 or 13. That, along with the England series, helped me rebuild my confidence.&rdquo; Shami said while speaking exclusively on JioHotstar&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gen Gold&rdquo; series.</p>
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<p>Addressing SRH&rsquo;s current struggles and his role within the side, Shami added,&nbsp;&ldquo;SRH has completely changed my perspective what used to be a 200-run target now feels like 300. They&rsquo;ve redefined the game. I feel I&rsquo;ve joined a strong unit, and I&rsquo;m focused on contributing my best. Our bowling is much more balanced now, with a solid pace attack and quality spinners. Those who think SRH is only about batting are mistaken."</p>
<p>Despite his form dip, Shami remains hopeful about the platform IPL offers to emerging players.</p>
<p>&ldquo;TATA IPL is a great platform for youngsters to showcase their character, potential, and skills. It&rsquo;s encouraging to see them step up &mdash; it shows how bright the future of Indian cricket is," Shami continued.&nbsp;&ldquo;After COVID, the saliva ban made it tough to reverse the ball. Now that it&rsquo;s lifted, bowlers can finally get some swing back. Being able to change a wet ball is a big plus, a dry ball gives better grip and life."</p>
<p>Interestingly, SRH players had gone on a Maldives trip in the middle of the season to refresh themselves. But it could not help them much as they still need to win four of their remaining matches by big margins, and other results to go their way.</p>

SRH is enduring a difficult campaign in IPL 2025, with only three wins in ten matches, lingering at the ninth position on the points table. Sports Cricket

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has found the going tough in IPL 2025, managing just six wickets in nine matches. Meanwhile, his franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) is also enduring a difficult campaign, with only three wins in as many contested games, lingering at the ninth position on the points table. “Injuries are part and parcel of a fast bowler’s life. My recovery took 14 months, and it wasn’t easy, especially given the challenges I faced during my domestic career. Regaining rhythm and the right mindset was tough. In 2023, I had a sudden breakdown, so I made it a point to play as many domestic matches as possible—ended up playing 12 or 13. That, along with the England series, helped me rebuild my confidence.” Shami said while speaking exclusively on JioHotstar’s “Gen Gold” series. Also Read | 'If diplomacy is a soup, Pakistanis are forks': Pak journalist says to counter Indian influence in US, 'we should send women...' Addressing SRH’s current struggles and his role within the side, Shami added, “SRH has completely changed my perspective what used to be a 200-run target now feels like 300. They’ve redefined the game. I feel I’ve joined a strong unit, and I’m focused on contributing my best. Our bowling is much more balanced now, with a solid pace attack and quality spinners. Those who think SRH is only about batting are mistaken." Despite his form dip, Shami remains hopeful about the platform IPL offers to emerging players. “TATA IPL is a great platform for youngsters to showcase their character, potential, and skills. It’s encouraging to see them step up — it shows how bright the future of Indian cricket is," Shami continued. “After COVID, the saliva ban made it tough to reverse the ball. Now that it’s lifted, bowlers can finally get some swing back. Being able to change a wet ball is a big plus, a dry ball gives better grip and life." Interestingly, SRH players had gone on a Maldives trip in the middle of the season to refresh themselves. But it could not help them much as they still need to win four of their remaining matches by big margins, and other results to go their way.

IPL 2025: SRH redefines the game, says pacer Mohammed Shami

<div dir="auto">Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) signed Harsh Dubey as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran for the remainder of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025 season. He will join SRH for $35,000.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Dubey, who is an all-rounder and plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, has 127 wickets and 941 runs against his name from 16 T20s, 20 List A and 18 First-Class matches he has played.</div>
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<div dir="auto"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-hails-bihars-son-vaibhav-suryavanshis-phenomenal-knock-in-ipl-9033493">PM Narendra Modi hails 'Bihar's Son' Vaibhav Suryavanshi's phenomenal knock in IPL</a></strong></div>
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<div dir="auto"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> currently sit ninth position on the IPL points table with six points from 10 matches, having secured three wins and suffered seven losses. They will next face <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday (May 5).</div>
<h2 dir="auto">Stellar first-class career for Smaran</h2>
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<p>His arrival comes in place of Smaran Ravichandran, who was himself a replacement for Adam Zampa last month. Unfortunately, Smaran too has been ruled out due to injury, ending a short but promising stint with SRH.</p>
<p>The Vidarbha batter, regarded as one of India&rsquo;s most exciting young talents, has made a strong impression in domestic cricket.</p>
<p>In first-class cricket, Smaran averages 64.50 after seven matches, including a double century against Punjab. His white-ball credentials are equally impressive &mdash; he amassed 433 runs at an average of 72.16 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing a match-winning knock of 101 in the final.</p>
<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad:</strong> Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga.</p>
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Cricket, Sports: Dubey plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, has 127 wickets and 941 runs against his name from 16 T20s, 20 List A and 18 First-Class matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) signed Harsh Dubey as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. He will join SRH for $35,000. Dubey, who is an all-rounder and plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, has 127 wickets and 941 runs against his name from 16 T20s, 20 List A and 18 First-Class matches he has played. Also Read: PM Narendra Modi hails 'Bihar's Son' Vaibhav Suryavanshi's phenomenal knock in IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad currently sit ninth position on the IPL points table with six points from 10 matches, having secured three wins and suffered seven losses. They will next face Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday (May 5). Stellar first-class career for Smaran His arrival comes in place of Smaran Ravichandran, who was himself a replacement for Adam Zampa last month. Unfortunately, Smaran too has been ruled out due to injury, ending a short but promising stint with SRH. The Vidarbha batter, regarded as one of India’s most exciting young talents, has made a strong impression in domestic cricket. In first-class cricket, Smaran averages 64.50 after seven matches, including a double century against Punjab. His white-ball credentials are equally impressive — he amassed 433 runs at an average of 72.16 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing a match-winning knock of 101 in the final. Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Harsh Dubey as injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Gujarat Titans(GT) have delivered a knockout blow to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they are officially out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) playoff race. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 2), GT defeated SRH by 38 runs in the crucial match. With the defeat, SRH became the third team after Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to get knocked out of the race from the Playoffs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>GT deliver knockout blow for SRH</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Last year&rsquo;s finalist, SRH needed 225 runs to win the match but failed to deliver as they lost their seventh match of the season. Abhishek Sharma (70 off 41) was yet again at his best but no big contribution from the other end saw, SRH fall short of the target. Travis Head (20), Ishan Kishan (13), Heinrich Klaasen (23) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) also contributed to the team&rsquo;s cause, but could not prevent the defeat. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Prasidh Krishna (19/2) and Mohammed Siraj (33/2) were the pick of the bowlers for GT while Ishant Sharma and Gerald Coetzee also got a wicket. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Gill run out sparks controversy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Earlier a run out case made headlines as Shubman Gill was left frustrated after a controversial decision. While taking a run on the first ball of the 14th over, Gill was running towards the batter&rsquo;s end when an acute throw from Harshal Patel was caught by Heinrich Klaasen and dislodged the bails. While Gill was clearly short of the crease, Klaasen&rsquo;s attempt to dislodge the bails made the headlines. In replays, it was suggested that the bails were dislodged by the hands and not by the ball.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-sai-sudharsan-on-ravi-shastris-list-for-away-england-tour-ex-coach-also-backs-left-arm-quicks-for-selection-arshdeep-singh-khaleel-ahmed-9025650" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sai Sudharsan on Shastri's preferred list for away England tour; ex-coach also backs left-arm quicks for selection</a></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The decision was referred to the third umpire, who upon a lengthy review decided to give Gill out. The decision did not go well with the India opener who was at that time batting on 76 off 38 and stitched a helpful partnership with Jos Buttler (64 off 37).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">While on his way back to the pavilion, Gill had a heated argument with the fourth umpire and clearly showed his frustration. He tried getting an explanation from the umpire, as the video was caught on camera and was later making rounds on social media.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans scored 224/6 in their 20 overs with Gill being the key contributor. Sai Sudharsan with 48 and Washington Sundar (21) adding to the team&rsquo;s cause.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Gujarat Titans(GT) have delivered a knockout blow to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they are officially out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) playoff race. India News | Sports

Gujarat Titans(GT) have delivered a knockout blow to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they are officially out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) playoff race. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 2), GT defeated SRH by 38 runs in the crucial match. With the defeat, SRH became the third team after Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to get knocked out of the race from the Playoffs. GT deliver knockout blow for SRH Last year’s finalist, SRH needed 225 runs to win the match but failed to deliver as they lost their seventh match of the season. Abhishek Sharma (70 off 41) was yet again at his best but no big contribution from the other end saw, SRH fall short of the target. Travis Head (20), Ishan Kishan (13), Heinrich Klaasen (23) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) also contributed to the team’s cause, but could not prevent the defeat. Prasidh Krishna (19/2) and Mohammed Siraj (33/2) were the pick of the bowlers for GT while Ishant Sharma and Gerald Coetzee also got a wicket. Gill run out sparks controversy Earlier a run out case made headlines as Shubman Gill was left frustrated after a controversial decision. While taking a run on the first ball of the 14th over, Gill was running towards the batter’s end when an acute throw from Harshal Patel was caught by Heinrich Klaasen and dislodged the bails. While Gill was clearly short of the crease, Klaasen’s attempt to dislodge the bails made the headlines. In replays, it was suggested that the bails were dislodged by the hands and not by the ball. ALSO READ | Sai Sudharsan on Shastri's preferred list for away England tour; ex-coach also backs left-arm quicks for selection The decision was referred to the third umpire, who upon a lengthy review decided to give Gill out. The decision did not go well with the India opener who was at that time batting on 76 off 38 and stitched a helpful partnership with Jos Buttler (64 off 37). While on his way back to the pavilion, Gill had a heated argument with the fourth umpire and clearly showed his frustration. He tried getting an explanation from the umpire, as the video was caught on camera and was later making rounds on social media. At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans scored 224/6 in their 20 overs with Gill being the key contributor. Sai Sudharsan with 48 and Washington Sundar (21) adding to the team’s cause.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans deliver knockout blow as SunRisers Hyderabad sit on the brink of early exit

From SunRisers Hyderabad to Kolkata Knight Riders here's a look at 6 teams with highest Powerplay totals also including Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From SunRisers Hyderabad to Kolkata Knight Riders 6 teams with highest Powerplay totals

<p>With the IPL 2025 season nearing its business end, each game is important, and the heat is on teams to qualify for the playoffs. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert for IPL 2025, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajay-jadeja">Ajay Jadeja</a> addressed the media on upcoming key clashes as teams race to the playoffs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Jadeja spoke about the pressure that the top four teams are under as compared to the other remaining teams. He said, "The top four teams are under tremendous pressure to hold on to their spots, having already done the hard work throughout the season. They have everything to lose. Whereas teams outside the top four, especially those struggling to get into the playoffs, have everything to gain. The psychological factor of holding on to a playoff spot in a long tournament like the IPL is paramount, and this pressure tends to influence team performances."</p>
<p>One of the most talked about discussion of this ongoing IPL season has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rashid-khan">Rashid Khan</a>'s form, who has not been performing his best, but his team, Gujarat Titans, has been resilient. Jadeja, though, does not appear to be too bothered about the struggles of the Afghan leg-spinner.</p>
<p>"There will be a time where he will be a key player and deliver the goods for the team. Every player goes through a rough phase but that doesn't make them a bad player. I am sure he will be back to his form again."</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-pbks-co-owner-preity-zinta-says-shreyas-iyer-was-our-first-and-only-choice-to-lead-team-9010859">IPL 2025: PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta says, 'Shreyas Iyer was our first and only choice to lead team'</a></strong></p>
<p>Notably, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> has been among the best-performing teams of this season with their good batting line-up and fresh addition of muscle power to their bowling line-up. Jadeja praised the RCB bowling unit for being very attacking and aggressive in their performance and for their capacity to hold their nerves when they have set 160-180 run targets.</p>
<p>He also lauded Virat Kohli's consistency over the years and how he is an integral part of the team despite not being the captain. "How is there going to be any other team in the world where you have in your batting order at No. 3, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, and he is not going to be the most crucial?" Jadeja questioned.</p>
<p>When asked if RCB could chase larger scores, like 200+, Jadeja admitted that although RCB prefers playing low-scoring games, chasing 230-240 would be a challenge for them as there is not much depth in their bowling attack. Nevertheless, with a middle-order player like Kohli, RCB will never be out of contention in any chase.</p>
<h2>'Mumbai Indians can still qualify for the playoffs'</h2>
<p>Another team that has made an impressive turnaround is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a>, who initially struggled but have now won five consecutive matches. Jadeja highlighted that Mumbai&rsquo;s early defeats were more about self-imposed restrictions rather than poor performances, especially in two matches where they fell short while chasing low totals despite having wickets in hand.</p>
<p>He said that once Mumbai was 'unleashed', they showed their true potential. With a line-up boasting of several Indian stars, Jadeja believes Mumbai still has a good chance to qualify for the playoffs, provided they maintain their current form.</p>
<p>In terms of surprises, Jadeja highlighted Delhi&rsquo;s resurgence as one of the season&rsquo;s positives. He attributed the turnaround to a more cohesive Indian management structure, with the team benefiting from experienced backroom staff, who understand the nuances of the Indian Premier League.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Jadeja was disappointed with the performance of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a>, who started well but have lost their rhythm. In spite of their downslide, Jadeja feels that Rajasthan can still recover and finish well.</p>
<p>When questioned regarding the possibility of bottom-placed teams such as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) mounting a late tournament revival for the playoffs, Jadeja remained doubtful. He said that anything is possible in the IPL but could not envision CSK or SRH reaching the top four. He pointed out that CSK's auction plan this season didn't make a team good enough for a playoff run, whereas SRH, with a superior team, were in a tough spot.</p>
<p>As the tournament nears the business end, Jadeja feels the battle for the top four is very much on, with franchises such as RCB, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians being the strong contenders. But he insisted that in this format, one game can turn a team's fortunes, and no team is safe for the final.</p>

Cricket, Sports: With the ongoing Indian Premier League season coming to business end, each game holds importance, and the heat is on teams to qualify for the playoffs

With the IPL 2025 season nearing its business end, each game is important, and the heat is on teams to qualify for the playoffs. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert for IPL 2025, Ajay Jadeja addressed the media on upcoming key clashes as teams race to the playoffs. Jadeja spoke about the pressure that the top four teams are under as compared to the other remaining teams. He said, "The top four teams are under tremendous pressure to hold on to their spots, having already done the hard work throughout the season. They have everything to lose. Whereas teams outside the top four, especially those struggling to get into the playoffs, have everything to gain. The psychological factor of holding on to a playoff spot in a long tournament like the IPL is paramount, and this pressure tends to influence team performances." One of the most talked about discussion of this ongoing IPL season has been Rashid Khan's form, who has not been performing his best, but his team, Gujarat Titans, has been resilient. Jadeja, though, does not appear to be too bothered about the struggles of the Afghan leg-spinner. "There will be a time where he will be a key player and deliver the goods for the team. Every player goes through a rough phase but that doesn't make them a bad player. I am sure he will be back to his form again." Also Read: IPL 2025: PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta says, 'Shreyas Iyer was our first and only choice to lead team' Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been among the best-performing teams of this season with their good batting line-up and fresh addition of muscle power to their bowling line-up. Jadeja praised the RCB bowling unit for being very attacking and aggressive in their performance and for their capacity to hold their nerves when they have set 160-180 run targets. He also lauded Virat Kohli's consistency over the years and how he is an integral part of the team despite not being the captain. "How is there going to be any other team in the world where you have in your batting order at No. 3, Virat Kohli, and he is not going to be the most crucial?" Jadeja questioned. When asked if RCB could chase larger scores, like 200+, Jadeja admitted that although RCB prefers playing low-scoring games, chasing 230-240 would be a challenge for them as there is not much depth in their bowling attack. Nevertheless, with a middle-order player like Kohli, RCB will never be out of contention in any chase. 'Mumbai Indians can still qualify for the playoffs' Another team that has made an impressive turnaround is Mumbai Indians, who initially struggled but have now won five consecutive matches. Jadeja highlighted that Mumbai’s early defeats were more about self-imposed restrictions rather than poor performances, especially in two matches where they fell short while chasing low totals despite having wickets in hand. He said that once Mumbai was 'unleashed', they showed their true potential. With a line-up boasting of several Indian stars, Jadeja believes Mumbai still has a good chance to qualify for the playoffs, provided they maintain their current form. In terms of surprises, Jadeja highlighted Delhi’s resurgence as one of the season’s positives. He attributed the turnaround to a more cohesive Indian management structure, with the team benefiting from experienced backroom staff, who understand the nuances of the Indian Premier League. On the other hand, Jadeja was disappointed with the performance of Rajasthan Royals, who started well but have lost their rhythm. In spite of their downslide, Jadeja feels that Rajasthan can still recover and finish well. When questioned regarding the possibility of bottom-placed teams such as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) mounting a late tournament revival for the playoffs, Jadeja remained doubtful. He said that anything is possible in the IPL but could not envision CSK or SRH reaching the top four. He pointed out that CSK's auction plan this season didn't make a team good enough for a playoff run, whereas SRH, with a superior team, were in a tough spot. As the tournament nears the business end, Jadeja feels the battle for the top four is very much on, with franchises such as RCB, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians being the strong contenders. But he insisted that in this format, one game can turn a team's fortunes, and no team is safe for the final.

IPL 2025: This former India cricketer reveals what’s finally clicking for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) left everyone surprised as the franchise announced the arrival of its players and support staff in Maldives, in the middle of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The news left many surprised as no IPL match is scheduled to be held outside the country. But, the SRH was able to give its players and staff a mid-season break due to the large gap they have in the league stage of the tournament. The Sunrisers are to play table-toppers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> a week later, thus providing the management with sufficient time to enable the players and staff to rejuvenate themselves.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-amid-csks-poor-show-heres-what-suresh-raina-said-about-ms-dhonis-ipl-2026-plans-9006922">IPL 2025: Amid CSK's poor show, here's what Suresh Raina said about MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 plans</a></strong></p>
<p>SRH captioned team arrival's Maldives video as : "Sun, sea, and a team retreat for our Risers in the Maldives!"</p>
<h2>See the video posted by SRH:</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sun, sea, and a team retreat for our Risers in the Maldives! 🏖️✈️ <a href="https://t.co/CyE0MvZHy3">pic.twitter.com/CyE0MvZHy3</a></p>
&mdash; SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers/status/1916124466767401421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>SRH had to defeat CSK in their previous game to stay virtually alive in the playoffs race. The Sunrisers decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Quickfire innings by Dewald Brevis (42 off 25 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19 balls) were the highlights as CSK lost wickets at a steady rate and were bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs.</p>
<p>Harshal Patel (4/28) was SRH's best bowler with his brilliant four-over spell. Jaydev Unadkat (2/21) was also good in his 2.5 overs.</p>
<p>In the 155-run chase, SRH did encounter some setbacks and were at one stage in a spot of worry, 106/5 in 13.5 overs. Supported by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan">Ishan Kishan</a>'s knock (44 in 34 balls) and Kamindu Mendis (32 not out in 22 balls), SRH registered a five-wicket win with eight balls to spare.</p>
<p>Noor Ahmed (2/42) was the bowlers' choice for CSK.&nbsp;Harshal was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his four-wicket haul.</p>
<p>SRH has moved to number eighth in the points table with three wins and six losses, and with six points. CSK, however, is at the bottom of the table with two wins and seven losses, and four points.</p>

World, Sports: The Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad are eighth in the points table, with only three wins out of the nine matches played so far

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) left everyone surprised as the franchise announced the arrival of its players and support staff in Maldives, in the middle of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The news left many surprised as no IPL match is scheduled to be held outside the country. But, the SRH was able to give its players and staff a mid-season break due to the large gap they have in the league stage of the tournament. The Sunrisers are to play table-toppers Gujarat Titans a week later, thus providing the management with sufficient time to enable the players and staff to rejuvenate themselves. Also Read: IPL 2025: Amid CSK's poor show, here's what Suresh Raina said about MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 plans SRH captioned team arrival's Maldives video as : "Sun, sea, and a team retreat for our Risers in the Maldives!" See the video posted by SRH: Sun, sea, and a team retreat for our Risers in the Maldives! 🏖️✈️ pic.twitter.com/CyE0MvZHy3 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 26, 2025 SRH had to defeat CSK in their previous game to stay virtually alive in the playoffs race. The Sunrisers decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Quickfire innings by Dewald Brevis (42 off 25 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19 balls) were the highlights as CSK lost wickets at a steady rate and were bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs. Harshal Patel (4/28) was SRH's best bowler with his brilliant four-over spell. Jaydev Unadkat (2/21) was also good in his 2.5 overs. In the 155-run chase, SRH did encounter some setbacks and were at one stage in a spot of worry, 106/5 in 13.5 overs. Supported by Ishan Kishan's knock (44 in 34 balls) and Kamindu Mendis (32 not out in 22 balls), SRH registered a five-wicket win with eight balls to spare. Noor Ahmed (2/42) was the bowlers' choice for CSK. Harshal was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his four-wicket haul. SRH has moved to number eighth in the points table with three wins and six losses, and with six points. CSK, however, is at the bottom of the table with two wins and seven losses, and four points.

IPL 2025: Here's why Sunrisers Hyderabad players have flown to Maldives In mid-season

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> flexed his muscles as he scored his second successive half-century and formed a 53-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 40 as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday (April 23).</p>
<p>Chasing a below-par 143 for 8, built on the efforts of Heinrich Klaasen efforts (71 off 44 balls) and his 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37 balls), Rohit was in phenomenal form as he hit 70 off 46 deliveries to bring a swift end to the home team's misery in 15.4 overs.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-pakistans-arshad-nadeem-declines-neeraj-chopras-invite-to-compete-in-india-reports-8995101">Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem declines Neeraj Chopra's invite to compete in India-Reports</a></strong></p>
<p>Earlier in the innings, Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult ran riot as Mumbai Indians restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 143/8.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/deepak-chahar">Chahar</a> (2/12) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trent-boult">Boult</a> (4/26) castled SRH in their opening spells as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a>' side were reduced to 13/4 in the fifth over before Heinrich Klaasen's 71 off 44 balls and his 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37 balls) restored some pride.</p>
<p>Interestingly, all the four SRH top-order batters -- openers Travis Head (0) and Abhishek Sharma (8), Ishan Kishan (1) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2) -- were dismissed in single digits as the team could manage just 24 runs by end of the powerplay.</p>
<h2>Watch Ishan Kishan's brain fade moment here:</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fairplay or facepalm? 🤯 <br><br>Ishan Kishan walks... but UltraEdge says 'not out!' What just happened?!<br><br>Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/sDBWQG63Cl">https://t.co/sDBWQG63Cl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvMI</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/bQa3cVY1vG">pic.twitter.com/bQa3cVY1vG</a></p>
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<p>Boult was MI's top wicket-taker with 4/26 in four overs. Deepak also picked 2/12 in four overs. Pandya and Bumrah got a wicket each.</p>

Cricket, Sports: Deepak Chahar (2/12) and Trent Boult (4/26) rattled SRH in their opening spells as Pat Cummins' side were reduced to 13/4 in fifth over of the innings

Rohit Sharma flexed his muscles as he scored his second successive half-century and formed a 53-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 40 as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday (April 23). Chasing a below-par 143 for 8, built on the efforts of Heinrich Klaasen efforts (71 off 44 balls) and his 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37 balls), Rohit was in phenomenal form as he hit 70 off 46 deliveries to bring a swift end to the home team's misery in 15.4 overs. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem declines Neeraj Chopra's invite to compete in India-Reports Earlier in the innings, Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult ran riot as Mumbai Indians restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 143/8. Chahar (2/12) and Boult (4/26) castled SRH in their opening spells as Pat Cummins' side were reduced to 13/4 in the fifth over before Heinrich Klaasen's 71 off 44 balls and his 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar (43 off 37 balls) restored some pride. Interestingly, all the four SRH top-order batters -- openers Travis Head (0) and Abhishek Sharma (8), Ishan Kishan (1) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2) -- were dismissed in single digits as the team could manage just 24 runs by end of the powerplay. Watch Ishan Kishan's brain fade moment here: Fairplay or facepalm? 🤯 Ishan Kishan walks... but UltraEdge says 'not out!' What just happened?! Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/sDBWQG63Cl #IPLonJioStar 👉 #SRHvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/bQa3cVY1vG — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 23, 2025 Boult was MI's top wicket-taker with 4/26 in four overs. Deepak also picked 2/12 in four overs. Pandya and Bumrah got a wicket each.

IPL 2025: Rohit smashes 70 as Mumbai Indians register seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, ahead of Wednesday's match in the ongoing edition of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> 2025 (IPL 2025) between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI).</p>
<p>A 60-second silence was observed before the start of the play, following a formal announcement over the PA system. This ensured that the in-stadium audience acknowledged the victims and participated in the tribute.&nbsp;During the toss, both team captains paid respects to the victims and condemn the terror attack.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/football-champions-league-spot-would-be-premier-league-trophy-for-manchester-city-nunes-8994248">Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Manchester City: Nunes</a></strong></p>
<p>During the course of the match, all players, match officials, and commentators will be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. Commentators will inform viewers about the significance of the black armbands and speak about the tragic incident and its impact.</p>
<p>Addressing the incident, MI captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> said, "Feels good (on the applause). I would like to first pass my condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack. We, as a team and a franchise, condemn any such attacks."</p>
<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a> also expressed sorrow over the attack, stating, "It has been heartbreaking for us as well, our thoughts are with the victims and their families."</p>
<p>The BCCI also took a conscious decision to conduct the game without fanfare. There were no cheerleader performances, celebratory fireworks, music, or DJ activities &mdash; ensuring a dignified atmosphere that honoured the solemnity of the occasion.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said: &ldquo;The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. &nbsp;In sharing their pain and grief, &nbsp;we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>Players, officials observe one minute of silence:</h2>
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India News, Sports: Before the toss, both captains expressed their condolences to the victims of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that occurred on Tuesday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, ahead of Wednesday's match in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI). A 60-second silence was observed before the start of the play, following a formal announcement over the PA system. This ensured that the in-stadium audience acknowledged the victims and participated in the tribute. During the toss, both team captains paid respects to the victims and condemn the terror attack. Also Read: Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Manchester City: Nunes During the course of the match, all players, match officials, and commentators will be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. Commentators will inform viewers about the significance of the black armbands and speak about the tragic incident and its impact. Addressing the incident, MI captain Hardik Pandya said, "Feels good (on the applause). I would like to first pass my condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack. We, as a team and a franchise, condemn any such attacks." Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins also expressed sorrow over the attack, stating, "It has been heartbreaking for us as well, our thoughts are with the victims and their families." The BCCI also took a conscious decision to conduct the game without fanfare. There were no cheerleader performances, celebratory fireworks, music, or DJ activities — ensuring a dignified atmosphere that honoured the solemnity of the occasion. Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said: “The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.” Players, officials observe one minute of silence: View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPL (@iplt20)

Pahalgam terror attack: Players, officials come together to observe one minute of silence ahead of MI-SRH game

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> have returned to winning ways in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> with their second straight victory. Against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, Mumbai beat the visitors by four wickets, inflicting a fifth loss this edition and a blow to their chances of running for a top-four finish.</p>
<p>Mumbai won the toss and elected to field. At first, it looked like a brave call, considering the marvellous form SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were in heading into this game, but how they curbed the pair and restricted them from going berserk impressed everyone. From Deepak Chahar to Trent Boult to Jasprit Bumrah, everyone bowled to the plan and executed it perfectly, leading to SRH batters losing their cool and playing rash shots, eventually losing wickets.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-jaiswal-starc-catch-up-for-first-time-since-too-slow-bgt-taunt-rr-opener-lauds-seamer-for-super-over-winner-for-dc-watch-8973589" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Jaiswal-Starc catch-up for first time since &lsquo;too slow&rsquo; BGT sledge - WATCH</a></strong></p>
<p>MI bowlers never allowed Abhishek and Travis to get going, picking up each under 50, with the SRH middle order finding it tougher to get going. Excellent bowling helped MI restrict SRH on an under-par total (162 for five in 20 overs).</p>
<h2>Mumbai&rsquo;s game to win</h2>
<p>Rohit Sharma returned to form, much to everyone&rsquo;s cheer and delight. He hit three massive sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 26 off 16 balls, adding 32 for the first wicket. Gloveman Ryan Rickelton had his chances, scoring five fours during his knock, but lost his wicket soon after.</p>
<p>Mumbai was always in the chase, thanks to a brilliant handy innings from Will Jacks (36) and Suryakumar Yadav (26); though MI lost both during the fag end of the innings, MI&rsquo;s batting depth in Tilak Varma and captain Hardik Pandya ensured they sail through without much hiccups.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, a rare 18th over from Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Eshan Malinga, wherein he conceded just one run and picked two wickets, had everyone on the edge of their seats, but Varma&rsquo;s composed head helped MI beat SRH at home by four wickets.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While MI moved to the seventh place on the table with three wins from seven contested matches, SRH slipped to the ninth, conceding their fifth loss this season.</p>

While MI moved to the seventh place on the table with three wins from seven matches, SRH slipped to the ninth, conceding their fifth loss this season. Sports, Cricket

Mumbai Indians have returned to winning ways in IPL 2025 with their second straight victory. Against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, Mumbai beat the visitors by four wickets, inflicting a fifth loss this edition and a blow to their chances of running for a top-four finish. Mumbai won the toss and elected to field. At first, it looked like a brave call, considering the marvellous form SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were in heading into this game, but how they curbed the pair and restricted them from going berserk impressed everyone. From Deepak Chahar to Trent Boult to Jasprit Bumrah, everyone bowled to the plan and executed it perfectly, leading to SRH batters losing their cool and playing rash shots, eventually losing wickets. Also read | IPL 2025: Jaiswal-Starc catch-up for first time since ‘too slow’ BGT sledge - WATCH MI bowlers never allowed Abhishek and Travis to get going, picking up each under 50, with the SRH middle order finding it tougher to get going. Excellent bowling helped MI restrict SRH on an under-par total (162 for five in 20 overs). Mumbai’s game to win Rohit Sharma returned to form, much to everyone’s cheer and delight. He hit three massive sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 26 off 16 balls, adding 32 for the first wicket. Gloveman Ryan Rickelton had his chances, scoring five fours during his knock, but lost his wicket soon after. Mumbai was always in the chase, thanks to a brilliant handy innings from Will Jacks (36) and Suryakumar Yadav (26); though MI lost both during the fag end of the innings, MI’s batting depth in Tilak Varma and captain Hardik Pandya ensured they sail through without much hiccups. However, a rare 18th over from Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malinga, wherein he conceded just one run and picked two wickets, had everyone on the edge of their seats, but Varma’s composed head helped MI beat SRH at home by four wickets. While MI moved to the seventh place on the table with three wins from seven contested matches, SRH slipped to the ninth, conceding their fifth loss this season.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians win second straight game as Hyderabad drop points, rankings

<p>Adam Zampa&rsquo;s IPL 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has come to an early end. The Australian leg-spinner has flown back home after a shoulder injury, similar to what he had faced in the ODI World Cup 2023, ruling him out of the rest of the season.</p>
<p>Zampa featured in SRH&rsquo;s first two matches as an Impact Sub, registering 1/48 and 1/46 in high-scoring games &ndash; one of which saw a combined total of 528 runs. But soon after, he began feeling soreness in his bowling arm. He sat out the next four matches before deciding to head home to seek medical advice.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read -</strong>&nbsp;<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-tour-of-bangladesh-full-schedule-august-2025-three-odis-from-august-17-three-t20is-august-26-8964079" aria-label="India set to tour Bangladesh in August for six white-ball games - Schedule Inside">India set to tour Bangladesh in August for six white-ball games - Schedule Inside</a></p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not a new issue for Zampa. The same shoulder problem had troubled him in the lead-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Back then, he pushed through the pain and ended the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, playing a key role in Australia&rsquo;s title win in Ahmedabad.</p>
<p>Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran for the rest of the season.</p>
<p>Zampa&rsquo;s absence will be felt, especially considering his vast experience in T20 cricket. For Australia, the immediate focus will be on managing his recovery ahead of a packed T20I calendar. The team is scheduled to play 19 T20Is between July and February as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.</p>
<p>He is not expected to return to competitive cricket until late July when Australia will tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in a T20I series. For now, Zampa&rsquo;s priority will be to regain full fitness and ensure he&rsquo;s ready for his national side.</p>

Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran. Cricket Sports

Adam Zampa’s IPL 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has come to an early end. The Australian leg-spinner has flown back home after a shoulder injury, similar to what he had faced in the ODI World Cup 2023, ruling him out of the rest of the season. Zampa featured in SRH’s first two matches as an Impact Sub, registering 1/48 and 1/46 in high-scoring games – one of which saw a combined total of 528 runs. But soon after, he began feeling soreness in his bowling arm. He sat out the next four matches before deciding to head home to seek medical advice. Also Read - India set to tour Bangladesh in August for six white-ball games - Schedule Inside It’s not a new issue for Zampa. The same shoulder problem had troubled him in the lead-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Back then, he pushed through the pain and ended the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, playing a key role in Australia’s title win in Ahmedabad. Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran for the rest of the season. Zampa’s absence will be felt, especially considering his vast experience in T20 cricket. For Australia, the immediate focus will be on managing his recovery ahead of a packed T20I calendar. The team is scheduled to play 19 T20Is between July and February as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. He is not expected to return to competitive cricket until late July when Australia will tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in a T20I series. For now, Zampa’s priority will be to regain full fitness and ensure he’s ready for his national side.

IPL 2025 | Big blow of SRH as Aussie spinner Adam Zampa rule out for season with shoulder injury

<p>Punjab Kings have suffered a major blow as they chase the elusive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> trophy. Punjab Kings' fast bowling coach on Monday (April 14) said that New Zealand pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lockie-ferguson">Lockie Ferguson</a> is all but ruled out for the remainder of the IPL with the pacer's chances of returning towards the back end of the tournament are low.</p>
<p>The New Zealand pacer limped off after bowling just two balls against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> last week. The 33-year-old, who pulled the side of his left leg, is out indefinitely.</p>
<p>"Ferguson is out indefinitely, I think, and us getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage. I think he's done a real decent injury to himself," Hopes said during a pre-match press conference.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-lucknow-super-giants-vs-chennai-super-kings-csk-vs-lsg-8962020">IPL 2025 | Helicopter shot and a one-hand six-LSG's Rishabh Pant brings maiden fifty this season vs CSK</a></strong></p>
<p>Punjab's fielding, too, has been under scrutiny, with multiple dropped catches costing them dearly this season. "That (last game) was a bit disappointing for us. We knew going into it that it was going to be an extremely high-scoring game. We got a great score on the board, but then, unfortunately, our inability to take catches that night made the match disappear on us."</p>
<h2>'We have to improve our fielding'</h2>
<p>"I think we've dropped 12 catches in the tournament now... If we had taken those catches, I think we could be sitting here with a four-and-one record, but we can't do anything other than keep the boys working on it, and keep them trying to improve in the field."&nbsp;</p>
<p>PBKS, who have won three and lost two games so far this season, now face KKR and RCB twice each in their next four fixtures.&nbsp;"We're sitting at 3-2, which is a good spot in the competition, and we've got a big week coming up against the same two opponents, KKR and RCB.</p>
<p>"That's just the way the schedule has worked out for us. We've got them for the next four games. So if we can have a good week, we're going to be well-placed going into the second half of the tournament," he signed off.</p>

Sports: The Kiwi pacer limped off after bowling just two balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad last week. Ferguson, who pulled side of his left leg, is out indefinitely

Punjab Kings have suffered a major blow as they chase the elusive Indian Premier League trophy. Punjab Kings' fast bowling coach on Monday (April 14) said that New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is all but ruled out for the remainder of the IPL with the pacer's chances of returning towards the back end of the tournament are low. The New Zealand pacer limped off after bowling just two balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad last week. The 33-year-old, who pulled the side of his left leg, is out indefinitely. "Ferguson is out indefinitely, I think, and us getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage. I think he's done a real decent injury to himself," Hopes said during a pre-match press conference. Also Read: IPL 2025 | Helicopter shot and a one-hand six-LSG's Rishabh Pant brings maiden fifty this season vs CSK Punjab's fielding, too, has been under scrutiny, with multiple dropped catches costing them dearly this season. "That (last game) was a bit disappointing for us. We knew going into it that it was going to be an extremely high-scoring game. We got a great score on the board, but then, unfortunately, our inability to take catches that night made the match disappear on us." 'We have to improve our fielding' "I think we've dropped 12 catches in the tournament now... If we had taken those catches, I think we could be sitting here with a four-and-one record, but we can't do anything other than keep the boys working on it, and keep them trying to improve in the field." PBKS, who have won three and lost two games so far this season, now face KKR and RCB twice each in their next four fixtures. "We're sitting at 3-2, which is a good spot in the competition, and we've got a big week coming up against the same two opponents, KKR and RCB. "That's just the way the schedule has worked out for us. We've got them for the next four games. So if we can have a good week, we're going to be well-placed going into the second half of the tournament," he signed off.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings' pacer Lockie Ferguson all but ruled out indefinitely

<p>In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India, where IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH)</a> players were putting up. The incident occurred at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday (Apr 14) morning. The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SRH players were evacuated on time and are safe.</p>
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<p>The fire broke out on the first floor while the SRH players were putting up on the sixth floor. Soon after the fire was reported, the hotel staff doused it, although there was chaos among the guests, who immediately fled the scene. The SRH Team also left the hotel amid the blaze, with everyone reported to be safe.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Much to the relief, there was no loss of life, but property damage was there. The fire brigade reached the location quickly, helping control its spread, while police arrived soon after, launching an investigation into this matter. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Considering hotel Park Hyatt has been a usual halt for the SunRisers Hyderabad Team over the years, a lapse in security could force them to move out to a different venue.&nbsp;</p>
<p>SRH plays their next <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 17).&nbsp;</p>
<h2>SRH in IPL 2025&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) began IPL 2025 on a fiery note, smashing the second-highest team total (286-6) against Rajasthan Royals in their tournament opener, with the record for the highest IPL team score (287-3) belonging to them only. Though they won that match, SRH endured a horrid run afterwards, losing four games on the trot.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Reeling at the bottom of the points table, SRH needed a wonder performance to pull themselves up, and it came against the high-flying Punjab Kings. In their previous home game against PBKS, SRH completed the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament, hunting 245 with nine balls and eight wickets to spare. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Chasing a humongous 246, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma began in fifth gear, stitching a 171-run stand for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Abhishek completed his maiden IPL hundred soon after, hitting 141, including ten fours and 14 sixes &ndash; the highest score by an Indian ever. &nbsp;<br>Their win boosted their morale ahead of a marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, which are coming off a tight win against Delhi Capitals in their last match. &nbsp;</p>
<p>SRH and MI share four points each, with two wins in their respective contested matches thus far.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SunRisers Hyderabad players were evacuated on time and are safe. Sports, Cricket

In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India, where IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) players were putting up. The incident occurred at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday (Apr 14) morning. The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SRH players were evacuated on time and are safe. Fire at Park Hyatt Hyderabad Quickly Contained; No Casualties Reported A fire broke out on the first floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills on Monday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred around 8:50 AM, leading to the… pic.twitter.com/8NTO3nATFB — Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) April 14, 2025 The fire broke out on the first floor while the SRH players were putting up on the sixth floor. Soon after the fire was reported, the hotel staff doused it, although there was chaos among the guests, who immediately fled the scene. The SRH Team also left the hotel amid the blaze, with everyone reported to be safe. Much to the relief, there was no loss of life, but property damage was there. The fire brigade reached the location quickly, helping control its spread, while police arrived soon after, launching an investigation into this matter. Considering hotel Park Hyatt has been a usual halt for the SunRisers Hyderabad Team over the years, a lapse in security could force them to move out to a different venue. SRH plays their next IPL 2025 game against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 17). SRH in IPL 2025 The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) began IPL 2025 on a fiery note, smashing the second-highest team total (286-6) against Rajasthan Royals in their tournament opener, with the record for the highest IPL team score (287-3) belonging to them only. Though they won that match, SRH endured a horrid run afterwards, losing four games on the trot. Also read | PSL 2025 - 'Hairdryer' prize for Karachi Kings POM James Vince. Netizens ask: Lunchbox or mixer next? Reeling at the bottom of the points table, SRH needed a wonder performance to pull themselves up, and it came against the high-flying Punjab Kings. In their previous home game against PBKS, SRH completed the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament, hunting 245 with nine balls and eight wickets to spare. Chasing a humongous 246, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma began in fifth gear, stitching a 171-run stand for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Abhishek completed his maiden IPL hundred soon after, hitting 141, including ten fours and 14 sixes – the highest score by an Indian ever. Their win boosted their morale ahead of a marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, which are coming off a tight win against Delhi Capitals in their last match. SRH and MI share four points each, with two wins in their respective contested matches thus far. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Fire breaks out at luxury Hyderabad hotel hosting SRH players - Report

<p>Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 141 off 55 balls to help <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) end their four-match losing streak in IPL 2025. Chasing a mammoth total of 246 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad, SRH won it comfortably with nine balls to spare, all thanks to Abhishek&rsquo;s record-breaking knock of 141.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his hundred. It read, &ldquo;This one is for the Orange Army.&rdquo; That showed how much he wanted to contribute for the team and win it for them.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I wrote it today itself,&rdquo; Abhishek said after the match. &ldquo;Because I usually wake up and write something. I got a random thought that if I do something today, that would be for the Orange Army. Luckily, today I felt like it was my day.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The left-handed opener hit 14 fours and 10 sixes during his innings. He was involved in a 171-run opening stand with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> in just 12.2 overs, setting up SRH's highest successful chase this season.</p>
<h2>'I never play anything behind the wicket'</h2>
<p>&ldquo;If you've seen me close enough, I never play anything behind the wicket,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But I was still trying few shots because they had a pretty good plan for us outside off. So, I wanted to just invent a few shots which I think was very easy on this pitch because of the bounce and the boundary size on one side.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Coming to the match, SRH were under pressure after four consecutive losses. Both openers had failed to capitalise in recent games. However, Abhishek said the mood in the camp remained positive.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;d be lying if I say there was no pressure,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;There is pressure if you don&rsquo;t do well in three or four innings, especially if your team&rsquo;s losing. But I never felt that we&rsquo;ve been losing games. Nobody in the team had a negative mindset, there was only positivity from everyone.&rdquo;</p>
<p>With this win, SRH have moved up to eighth on the points table. They next face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April17).&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India News, Cricket, Sports: Abhishek brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his century in some style. It read, 'This one is for the Orange Army'

Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 141 off 55 balls to help Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) end their four-match losing streak in IPL 2025. Chasing a mammoth total of 246 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad, SRH won it comfortably with nine balls to spare, all thanks to Abhishek’s record-breaking knock of 141. Abhishek Sharma brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his hundred. It read, “This one is for the Orange Army.” That showed how much he wanted to contribute for the team and win it for them. “I wrote it today itself,” Abhishek said after the match. “Because I usually wake up and write something. I got a random thought that if I do something today, that would be for the Orange Army. Luckily, today I felt like it was my day.” Also Read: PSL: Multan Sultans to donate $356 for every six and wicket to Palestinian charities The left-handed opener hit 14 fours and 10 sixes during his innings. He was involved in a 171-run opening stand with Travis Head in just 12.2 overs, setting up SRH's highest successful chase this season. 'I never play anything behind the wicket' “If you've seen me close enough, I never play anything behind the wicket,” he said. “But I was still trying few shots because they had a pretty good plan for us outside off. So, I wanted to just invent a few shots which I think was very easy on this pitch because of the bounce and the boundary size on one side.” Coming to the match, SRH were under pressure after four consecutive losses. Both openers had failed to capitalise in recent games. However, Abhishek said the mood in the camp remained positive. “I’d be lying if I say there was no pressure,” he said. “There is pressure if you don’t do well in three or four innings, especially if your team’s losing. But I never felt that we’ve been losing games. Nobody in the team had a negative mindset, there was only positivity from everyone.” With this win, SRH have moved up to eighth on the points table. They next face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April17). (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | Random thought. Real impact: Abhishek Sharma's blazing 141 lifts SRH and Orange Army

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> was in red-hot form against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) clash in Hyderabad on Saturday (April 12). The swashbuckling batsman made a blistering 141 off just 55 balls to help his team register a dominating win. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes.</p>
<p>Post game, the batter revealed that he was battling fever over the last four days but continued to receive words of encouragement from former India cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a> and current Mumbai Indians vice-captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>.</p>
<p>Abhishek was struggling to find rhythm in the last five games until the big game against PBKS.&nbsp;Yuvraj has been a mentor for Abhishek for a long time while Suryakumar is also a good friend. Keeping rivalry aside, Surya encouraged the SRH batter to move ahead of poor form and try to give his best on the field.</p>
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<p>"To be honest, I was sick for four days-I had a fever. But I feel really grateful to have people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav around me. They kept calling, kept checking in, and they believed in me," Abhishek said in the post-match press conference.</p>
<p>"Even when I started to doubt myself a little, they didn't. That belief from people like them-it matters a lot. When someone like that believes in you, you start believing in yourself again. For me, it was just about that one innings. I was waiting for it. And today it came," he added.</p>
<h2>'Never felt any negativity in the team'</h2>
<p>Before the start of the Punjab Kings game, Abhishek had only scored 51 runs at an average of 10.50. Abhishek said that there was pressure on him to deliver.</p>
<p>"Of course - if I say there wasn't, I'd be lying. When you don't perform well for three or four innings, and the team loses, the pressure does build up on individual players. But like I said during the post-match ceremony, I never felt any negativity in the team. No one had the mindset of 'we're losing.' Everyone stayed positive," Abhishek said.</p>
<p>"We all knew something big was coming from the team-and luckily, we got to break that four-match losing streak today," the southpaw signed off.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India News, Cricket, Sports: Before the start of the PBKS game, Abhishek had only scored 51 runs at an average of 10.50. He said that there was pressure on him to deliver

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter Abhishek Sharma was in red-hot form against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) clash in Hyderabad on Saturday (April 12). The swashbuckling batsman made a blistering 141 off just 55 balls to help his team register a dominating win. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes. Post game, the batter revealed that he was battling fever over the last four days but continued to receive words of encouragement from former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and current Mumbai Indians vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek was struggling to find rhythm in the last five games until the big game against PBKS. Yuvraj has been a mentor for Abhishek for a long time while Suryakumar is also a good friend. Keeping rivalry aside, Surya encouraged the SRH batter to move ahead of poor form and try to give his best on the field. Also Read: IPL 2025: In a heartwarming gesture, MI captain Hardik Pandya gifts his bat to Kashvee Gautam ahead of DC clash-WATCH "To be honest, I was sick for four days-I had a fever. But I feel really grateful to have people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav around me. They kept calling, kept checking in, and they believed in me," Abhishek said in the post-match press conference. "Even when I started to doubt myself a little, they didn't. That belief from people like them-it matters a lot. When someone like that believes in you, you start believing in yourself again. For me, it was just about that one innings. I was waiting for it. And today it came," he added. 'Never felt any negativity in the team' Before the start of the Punjab Kings game, Abhishek had only scored 51 runs at an average of 10.50. Abhishek said that there was pressure on him to deliver. "Of course - if I say there wasn't, I'd be lying. When you don't perform well for three or four innings, and the team loses, the pressure does build up on individual players. But like I said during the post-match ceremony, I never felt any negativity in the team. No one had the mindset of 'we're losing.' Everyone stayed positive," Abhishek said. "We all knew something big was coming from the team-and luckily, we got to break that four-match losing streak today," the southpaw signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Not Rohit or Hardik: Abhishek Sharma credits THIS MI player for key support

<p>Opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> smashed a scintillating century and shared a 171-run partnership with fellow opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of 245-run chase, registering an eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday. SRH scaled down the target 247/2 with nine balls to spare.</p>
<p>Abhishek made 141 off 55 deliveries studded with 14 fours and 10 big hits, while Head made 66 off 37 balls as the duo undid the good work done by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, who hit a 36-ball 82 after electing to bat first.</p>
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<p>Earlier in the first innings, PBKS' skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer'</a>s fifty and Australian right-hand batter Marcus Stoinis's cameo in the end powered the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side to a massive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs.</p>
<h2>Shreyas scores his third half-century&nbsp;</h2>
<p>PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Batters Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya came out in the middle to open the innings for their side.&nbsp;In the first over, Prabhsimran blasted Mohammed Shami for three fours. In the second over, skipper Pat Cummins gave away 16 runs, with Priyansh being the aggressor with four and six. In the third over, Shami is taken down for three sixes and a four. PBKS is 53/0, with Priyansh (29*) and Prabhsimran (23*) unbeaten.</p>
<p>Debutant Eshan Malinga took his maiden IPL wicket as a fine catch at mid-off from Pat Cummins to dismiss Prabhsimran (42 in 23 balls, with seven fours and a six) at the score of 91 in the seventh over.</p>
<p>Shreyas Iyer went on to score his third half-century of IPL 2025 in just 22 balls, which came with two fours and five sixes.&nbsp;Eshan Malinga got his second wicket, as he removed Nehal for 27 in 22 balls, with two fours and a six. PBKS is 164/3 in 13.3 overs.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Abhishek Sharma made blistering 141 off 55 deliveries. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes, while Travis Head made 66 off 37 balls

Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating century and shared a 171-run partnership with fellow opener Travis Head as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of 245-run chase, registering an eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday. SRH scaled down the target 247/2 with nine balls to spare. Abhishek made 141 off 55 deliveries studded with 14 fours and 10 big hits, while Head made 66 off 37 balls as the duo undid the good work done by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, who hit a 36-ball 82 after electing to bat first. Also Read: IPL 2025: DC's Ashutosh Sharma backs simple ‘see ball, hit ball’ plan ahead of clash against Mumbai Indians Earlier in the first innings, PBKS' skipper Shreyas Iyer's fifty and Australian right-hand batter Marcus Stoinis's cameo in the end powered the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side to a massive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs. Shreyas scores his third half-century PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Batters Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya came out in the middle to open the innings for their side. In the first over, Prabhsimran blasted Mohammed Shami for three fours. In the second over, skipper Pat Cummins gave away 16 runs, with Priyansh being the aggressor with four and six. In the third over, Shami is taken down for three sixes and a four. PBKS is 53/0, with Priyansh (29*) and Prabhsimran (23*) unbeaten. Debutant Eshan Malinga took his maiden IPL wicket as a fine catch at mid-off from Pat Cummins to dismiss Prabhsimran (42 in 23 balls, with seven fours and a six) at the score of 91 in the seventh over. Shreyas Iyer went on to score his third half-century of IPL 2025 in just 22 balls, which came with two fours and five sixes. Eshan Malinga got his second wicket, as he removed Nehal for 27 in 22 balls, with two fours and a six. PBKS is 164/3 in 13.3 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Fiery Abhishek steers SRH to eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings

<p>Gujarat Titans (GT) registered a dominating seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season on April 6 (Sunday), thanks to a sensational spell from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a>, who was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4/17.</p>
<p>Playing at his home ground&mdash;the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad&mdash;Siraj was in red-hot form as he dismantled the SRH batting line-up. He struck early, removing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> in the very first over and then dismissing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> during the powerplay. However, it was his mastery with the older ball that truly stood out, an area he has worked on after feedback from India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Champions Trophy.</p>
<p>With this performance, Siraj reached a personal milestone&mdash;picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17. He has been in excellent rhythm this season, picking up 9 wickets in just four matches at an impressive average of 13.78 and an economy of 7.75.</p>
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<p>In the post-match presentation, the 31-year-old pacer opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he's faced in recent months, especially after being dropped from India&rsquo;s Champions Trophy 2025 squad&mdash;a tournament India eventually won under Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s leadership.</p>
<h2>'I cheered myself up and focused on IPL'</h2>
<p>&ldquo;At one time, I was not able to digest it,&rdquo; Siraj admitted. &ldquo;As a professional, when you&rsquo;re consistently with the Indian team, a doubt grows in your mind. You start questioning yourself&mdash;&lsquo;Am I good enough?&rsquo; But I cheered myself up and focused on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a>. I wanted to be ready.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Siraj, who played seven years for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before being picked by Gujarat Titans in the 2025 mega auction, also emphasised the importance of his mindset and work ethic.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I have worked hard on my bowling and on my mindset. It&rsquo;s working really well for me. Whatever mistakes I was making, I worked on those. I&rsquo;m enjoying my bowling,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>The Hyderabad native also credited the home support for his standout performance. &ldquo;When you come to your home ground, it&rsquo;s a special feeling. My family was there in the crowd, and that lifted me up,&rdquo; Siraj added with a smile.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Mohammed Siraj reached a personal milestone during game against SRH—picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17

Gujarat Titans (GT) registered a dominating seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season on April 6 (Sunday), thanks to a sensational spell from Mohammed Siraj, who was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4/17. Playing at his home ground—the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad—Siraj was in red-hot form as he dismantled the SRH batting line-up. He struck early, removing Travis Head in the very first over and then dismissing Abhishek Sharma during the powerplay. However, it was his mastery with the older ball that truly stood out, an area he has worked on after feedback from India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Champions Trophy. With this performance, Siraj reached a personal milestone—picking 100 wickets in the IPL across 97 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.17. He has been in excellent rhythm this season, picking up 9 wickets in just four matches at an impressive average of 13.78 and an economy of 7.75. Also Read: MI vs RCB: Fit-again Bumrah gears up for Virat Kohli challenge in IPL 2025 classic – Watch In the post-match presentation, the 31-year-old pacer opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he's faced in recent months, especially after being dropped from India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad—a tournament India eventually won under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. 'I cheered myself up and focused on IPL' “At one time, I was not able to digest it,” Siraj admitted. “As a professional, when you’re consistently with the Indian team, a doubt grows in your mind. You start questioning yourself—‘Am I good enough?’ But I cheered myself up and focused on the IPL. I wanted to be ready.” Siraj, who played seven years for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before being picked by Gujarat Titans in the 2025 mega auction, also emphasised the importance of his mindset and work ethic. “I have worked hard on my bowling and on my mindset. It’s working really well for me. Whatever mistakes I was making, I worked on those. I’m enjoying my bowling,” he said. The Hyderabad native also credited the home support for his standout performance. “When you come to your home ground, it’s a special feeling. My family was there in the crowd, and that lifted me up,” Siraj added with a smile. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Wasn’t able to digest it’: GT's Siraj opens up on being dropped from India's CT squad

<p>"I don&rsquo;t think Pat has ever panicked in his life and I think I&rsquo;m pretty similar,&rdquo; said SunRisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori after &nbsp;their fourth defeat of the season on Sunday (Apr 6). Even as SRH sit at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table, their head coach remains calm, choosing to double down on the aggressive style of cricket that had bought them immense success last season.</p>
<p>But the aggressive batting that worked so well for SRH last year is now becoming a threat. After finishing as runners-up in IPL 2024, SRH came into this season with high hopes. However, they have now lost four out of their five matches. The latest defeat came against Gujarat Titans, who chased down a target of 153 runs comfortably to beat them by seven wickets in their own backyard.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;I think we know the style is going to work, but we have to respect conditions, and we have to assess really well and that&rsquo;s probably something we haven&rsquo;t done,&rdquo; Vettori said after the match. &ldquo;Also, we have to respect how well other teams are bowling, putting a lot of planning into our top three and they haven&rsquo;t been able to execute it at times.&rdquo;</p>
<p>SRH batters including explosive openers, Travis Head &amp; Abhishek Sharma or Travishek, who are known for their powerful hitting, are struggling this time. GT pacer Mohammed Siraj recorded his best IPL figures of 4/17, while Prasidh Krishna picked up 2/25 as a result Hyderabad was restricted to a mere 152 runs.</p>
<p>Their bowlers also couldn&rsquo;t turn things around. GT chased the target without much damage, with captain Shubman Gill leading from the front scoring unbeaten 61. Washington Sundar also scored important 49, and Sherfane Rutherford finished the job in style for GT.</p>
<p>Still, Vettori isn&rsquo;t ready to change the team&rsquo;s mindset. &ldquo;We understand the ramifications of losing four in a row and how difficult it makes the season. It&rsquo;s tough because obviously you come into the season with high expectations,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>For now, SRH are seen only sticking to their attacking game plan. Whether it turns their season around or not, remains to be seen.</p>

SRH batters including explosive openers, Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma or Travishek, who are known for their powerful hitting, are struggling this time. cricket Sports

"I don’t think Pat has ever panicked in his life and I think I’m pretty similar,” said SunRisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori after their fourth defeat of the season on Sunday (Apr 6). Even as SRH sit at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table, their head coach remains calm, choosing to double down on the aggressive style of cricket that had bought them immense success last season. But the aggressive batting that worked so well for SRH last year is now becoming a threat. After finishing as runners-up in IPL 2024, SRH came into this season with high hopes. However, they have now lost four out of their five matches. The latest defeat came against Gujarat Titans, who chased down a target of 153 runs comfortably to beat them by seven wickets in their own backyard. Also Read: ‘We know when he comes out to bat, what he plans to do,’ PBKS’ Chahal on facing MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 “I think we know the style is going to work, but we have to respect conditions, and we have to assess really well and that’s probably something we haven’t done,” Vettori said after the match. “Also, we have to respect how well other teams are bowling, putting a lot of planning into our top three and they haven’t been able to execute it at times.” SRH batters including explosive openers, Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma or Travishek, who are known for their powerful hitting, are struggling this time. GT pacer Mohammed Siraj recorded his best IPL figures of 4/17, while Prasidh Krishna picked up 2/25 as a result Hyderabad was restricted to a mere 152 runs. Their bowlers also couldn’t turn things around. GT chased the target without much damage, with captain Shubman Gill leading from the front scoring unbeaten 61. Washington Sundar also scored important 49, and Sherfane Rutherford finished the job in style for GT. Still, Vettori isn’t ready to change the team’s mindset. “We understand the ramifications of losing four in a row and how difficult it makes the season. It’s tough because obviously you come into the season with high expectations,” he said. For now, SRH are seen only sticking to their attacking game plan. Whether it turns their season around or not, remains to be seen.

IPL 2025: Coach Daniel Vettori backs SRH’s aggressive batting style despite fourth straight defeat

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, in an apparent subtle dig at SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), said that they don't want to be a team which scores 250 in one game and get out 70 in the next match. The comment came after KKR handed SRH their third defeat of the season - beating them by 80 runs on Thursday (Apr 3). Iyer's comments were in context to SRH's go-hard batting approach which has failed miserably this season.</p>
<p>"It's very important for us to show positive but correct intent," Iyer said at the post-match press conference. "If we are 50 for 6 and I still go and tonk everything, that's positive, but that's not correct.</p>
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<p>"Aggression does not mean tonking every ball for sixes. It's about how you understand the conditions, how you are able to maximize the conditions in your favour. And that is what aggression actually is.</p>
<p>"We don't want to be the team that scores 250 when we're playing well and when we're not, we get out for 70. We want to be a team who understands the pitch and the conditions quickly. To assess the par score and try to make 20 runs above par," Iyer added.</p>
<p>KKR were asked to bat first after losing the toss and decision by SRH seemed right when they took two quick wickets. Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50) added 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets brought SRH back in game, Venkatesh Iyer (60) and Rinku Singh (32 not out) took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs.</p>
<p>SRH, after losing three quick wickets, were never in the hunt. They were down six wickets for less than 100 runs and were eventually bowled out for 120 runs.</p>
<p>SRH skipper Cummins also said that they 'have to look at other options' after their third loss in a row.</p>

Venkatesh Iyer's comments were in context to SRH's go-hard batting approach which has failed miserably this season, evident by their three losses in a row. Cricket Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, in an apparent subtle dig at SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), said that they don't want to be a team which scores 250 in one game and get out 70 in the next match. The comment came after KKR handed SRH their third defeat of the season - beating them by 80 runs on Thursday (Apr 3). Iyer's comments were in context to SRH's go-hard batting approach which has failed miserably this season. "It's very important for us to show positive but correct intent," Iyer said at the post-match press conference. "If we are 50 for 6 and I still go and tonk everything, that's positive, but that's not correct. Also Read: IPL 2025 | 'From 34 fours in first game to 31 in next three': SRH need to stop mindless hitting now and start playing percentage cricket "Aggression does not mean tonking every ball for sixes. It's about how you understand the conditions, how you are able to maximize the conditions in your favour. And that is what aggression actually is. "We don't want to be the team that scores 250 when we're playing well and when we're not, we get out for 70. We want to be a team who understands the pitch and the conditions quickly. To assess the par score and try to make 20 runs above par," Iyer added. KKR were asked to bat first after losing the toss and decision by SRH seemed right when they took two quick wickets. Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50) added 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets brought SRH back in game, Venkatesh Iyer (60) and Rinku Singh (32 not out) took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs. SRH, after losing three quick wickets, were never in the hunt. They were down six wickets for less than 100 runs and were eventually bowled out for 120 runs. SRH skipper Cummins also said that they 'have to look at other options' after their third loss in a row.

IPL 2025 | KKR's Iyer takes a dig at SRH, says 'aggression does not mean....'

<p>'Our batters are at our best taking it on, but you have to think about if you could take different options' - this is what SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins said after his team's third consecutive loss in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.</p>
<p>SRH started their season with a bang - scoring 286/6 in their season opener against Rajasthan Royals - the second highest innings totals in IPL history. And, that was it - since that win, they haven't been able to score 200 let alone something close to 230-240.</p>
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<p>In the match against RR, SRH's top seven batters scored at a strike rate of 200 - since then only one batter has been able to cross that milestone - Aniket Verma during his innings of 13-ball 36 vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).</p>
<p>In the first match, Ishan Kishan scored a hundred and Travis Head scored a fifty but since then only one fifty has been recorded by top seven SRH batters in the next three games - again Aniket Verma who had hit 41-ball 74 against Delhi Capitals.</p>
<p>Let's talk about boundaries, something which SRH batters are so keen to hit that they don't even care about match situation or number of wickets fallen.</p>
<p>In the first match vs RR, SRH batters hit 34 fours and 12 sixes. In the next three matches - 31 fours and 25 sixes combined.</p>
<p>Clearly, Cummins was right when he said that the team needs to look at other options and the first thing they need to do is build partnerships.</p>
<p>During their onslaught against RR, they had three fifty-run partnerships and one of 45 runs. In the next three games - only two fifty partnerships - it is crystal clear that whatever SRH are doing they have to stop right now and play sensible cricket to at least something similar to it for the rest of the season.</p>

IPL 2025 | In the first match vs RR, SRH batters hit 34 fours and 12 sixes. In the next three matches - 31 fours and 25 sixes combined. Cricket Sports

'Our batters are at our best taking it on, but you have to think about if you could take different options' - this is what SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins said after his team's third consecutive loss in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. SRH started their season with a bang - scoring 286/6 in their season opener against Rajasthan Royals - the second highest innings totals in IPL history. And, that was it - since that win, they haven't been able to score 200 let alone something close to 230-240. Also Read: IPL 2025 | Jasprit Bumrah injury update: Will MI pacer play against LSG? Check details In the match against RR, SRH's top seven batters scored at a strike rate of 200 - since then only one batter has been able to cross that milestone - Aniket Verma during his innings of 13-ball 36 vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In the first match, Ishan Kishan scored a hundred and Travis Head scored a fifty but since then only one fifty has been recorded by top seven SRH batters in the next three games - again Aniket Verma who had hit 41-ball 74 against Delhi Capitals. Let's talk about boundaries, something which SRH batters are so keen to hit that they don't even care about match situation or number of wickets fallen. In the first match vs RR, SRH batters hit 34 fours and 12 sixes. In the next three matches - 31 fours and 25 sixes combined. Clearly, Cummins was right when he said that the team needs to look at other options and the first thing they need to do is build partnerships. During their onslaught against RR, they had three fifty-run partnerships and one of 45 runs. In the next three games - only two fifty partnerships - it is crystal clear that whatever SRH are doing they have to stop right now and play sensible cricket to at least something similar to it for the rest of the season.

IPL 2025 | 'From 34 fours in first game to 31 in next three': SRH need to stop mindless hitting now and start playing percentage cricket

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has finally acknowledged that the team will have to think about other options than going hard at every ball. The statement came after their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 3) - their third defeat in a row in IPL 2025.</p>
<p>Chasing 200, SRH again lost their top three batters - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan - inside the powerplay and could never get going after that.</p>
<p>"Not a great night tonight. In the mid-innings break, we thought it was gettable. It was a pretty good wicket. Gave away few too many in the field and obviously fell short (with the bat). You have to be realistic - three games in a row, it has not come off for us," said Cummins post loss.</p>
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<p>"Less than two weeks ago, we put on 280. Our batters are at our best taking it on, but you have to think about if you could take different options. Probably more (disappointed) with our fielding - a couple of catches, and a few misfields that we have to tidy up. Overall bowling was not bad, they batted well towards the end," he added.</p>
<p>KKR were asked to bat first after losing the toss and decision by SRH seemed right when they took two quick wickets. Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50) added 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets brought SRH back in game, Venkatesh Iyer (60) and Rinku Singh (32 not out) took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs.</p>
<p>SRH, after losing three quick wickets, were never in the hunt. They were down six wickets for less than 100 runs and were eventually bowled out for 120 and lost the match by 80 runs.</p>
<p>SRH are now at bottom of the points table with two points after three losses and one win from four games. KKR, on the other hand, are fifth with four points from two wins and two losses from four games.</p>

SRH are now at bottom of the points table with two points after three losses and one win from four games. KKR, on the other hand, are fifth with four points from two wins and two losses from four games. Cricket Sports

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has finally acknowledged that the team will have to think about other options than going hard at every ball. The statement came after their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 3) - their third defeat in a row in IPL 2025. Chasing 200, SRH again lost their top three batters - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan - inside the powerplay and could never get going after that. "Not a great night tonight. In the mid-innings break, we thought it was gettable. It was a pretty good wicket. Gave away few too many in the field and obviously fell short (with the bat). You have to be realistic - three games in a row, it has not come off for us," said Cummins post loss. Also Read: Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad match complete scorecard "Less than two weeks ago, we put on 280. Our batters are at our best taking it on, but you have to think about if you could take different options. Probably more (disappointed) with our fielding - a couple of catches, and a few misfields that we have to tidy up. Overall bowling was not bad, they batted well towards the end," he added. KKR were asked to bat first after losing the toss and decision by SRH seemed right when they took two quick wickets. Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50) added 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets brought SRH back in game, Venkatesh Iyer (60) and Rinku Singh (32 not out) took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs. SRH, after losing three quick wickets, were never in the hunt. They were down six wickets for less than 100 runs and were eventually bowled out for 120 and lost the match by 80 runs. SRH are now at bottom of the points table with two points after three losses and one win from four games. KKR, on the other hand, are fifth with four points from two wins and two losses from four games.

IPL 2025 | SRH skipper Cummins finally comes to senses, says 'have to think about different options' after 80 runs loss vs KKR

<p><strong>IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH </strong>- SunRisers Hyderbad's trouble grows more as they lose their third game on the trot. Kolkata Knight Riders were clinical with both bat and ball as they win the second game of the season.</p>
<p>Batting first after losing the toss, KKR had horrible start as they lost two quick wickets before Rahane and Raghuvanshi 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets, Iyer and Rinku took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs.</p>
<p>During the chase, SRH lost their top three quicklly again inside the powerplay. SRh could never get going again and lost six wickets for less than 100 runs. SRH were eventually bowled out for 120 and lost the match by 80 runs.</p>
<h2><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad match scorecard</strong></h2>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;"><strong>SRH - 2nd Innings</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Abhishek Sharma</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">C Iyer b Rana</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">2 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Travis Head</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Harshit b Arora</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4 (2 balls, 1x4, 0x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Ishan Kishan</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Rahane b Arora</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">2 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Nitish Reddy</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Narine b Russell</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">19 (15 balls, 2x4, 1x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Kamindu Mendis</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Anukul (sub) b Narine</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">27 (20 balls, 1x4, 2x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Heinrich Klaasen</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">c Ali b Arora</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">33 (21 balls, 2x4, 2x6)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Aniket Verma</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">c Iyer b Varun</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">6 (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Pat Cummins</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">c Harshit b Varun</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">14 (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Harshal Patel</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">c&amp;b Russell</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">3 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Simarjeet Singh</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">b Varun</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong><em>Mohammed Shami</em></strong></td>
<td><strong><em>not out</em></strong></td>
<td><strong><em>2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</em></strong></td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>EXTRAS</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>8</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>5 W, 3 LB</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>120 all out</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>16.4 overs</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>Target</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>201</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"></td>
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<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"><strong>BOWLERS (KKR)</strong></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Vaibhav Arora</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4-0-21-3</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Harshit Rana</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">3-0-15-1</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Varun Chakaravarthy</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-22-3</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Andre Russell</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">1.4-0-21-2</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Sunil Narine</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-30-1</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
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<tr style="height: 54.375px;">
<td style="height: 54.375px;"></td>
<td style="height: 54.375px;"></td>
<td style="height: 54.375px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;"><strong>KKR - 1st Innings</strong></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Quinton de Kock</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Ansari b Cummins</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">1 (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Sunil Narine</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Klaasen b Shami</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">7 (7 balls, 0x4, 1x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Ajinkya Rahane (c)</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Klaasen b Ansari</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">38 (27 balls, 1x4, 4x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Angkrish Raghuvanshi</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Patel b Mendis</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">50 (32 balls, 5x4, 2x6)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Venkatesh Iyer</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">c Verma b Patel</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">60 (29 balls, 7x4, 3x6)</td>
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<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><em><strong>Rinku Singh</strong></em></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><em><strong>not out</strong></em></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><em><strong>32 (17 balls, 4x4, 1x6)</strong></em></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.3906px;">
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Andre Russell</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">run out (Klaasen)</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">1 (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>200/6</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>20 overs</strong></td>
</tr>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>EXTRAS</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>11</strong></td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;"><strong>8 LB, 3 W</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"><strong>BOWLERS (SRH)</strong></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Mohammed Shami</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4-0-29-1</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.6094px;">
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Pat Cummins</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4-0-44-1</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Simarjeet Singh</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-47-0</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Zeeshan Ansari</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">3-0-25-1</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Harshal Patel</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-43-1</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
<p>Kamindu Mendis</p>
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">1-0-4-1</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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IPL 2025, KKR vs SRH match scorecard: KKR, after a horrible start, have posted 200 run on the board and bowled SRH for 120 to win the match by 80 runs. Cricket Sports

IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH - SunRisers Hyderbad's trouble grows more as they lose their third game on the trot. Kolkata Knight Riders were clinical with both bat and ball as they win the second game of the season. Batting first after losing the toss, KKR had horrible start as they lost two quick wickets before Rahane and Raghuvanshi 81 runs for the third wicket. After two quick wickets, Iyer and Rinku took the charge and added 91 runs for the fifth wicket and as KKR posted 200/6 in 20 overs. During the chase, SRH lost their top three quicklly again inside the powerplay. SRh could never get going again and lost six wickets for less than 100 runs. SRH were eventually bowled out for 120 and lost the match by 80 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad match scorecard SRH - 2nd Innings Abhishek Sharma C Iyer b Rana 2 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Travis Head c Harshit b Arora 4 (2 balls, 1x4, 0x6) Ishan Kishan c Rahane b Arora 2 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Nitish Reddy c Narine b Russell 19 (15 balls, 2x4, 1x6) Kamindu Mendis c Anukul (sub) b Narine 27 (20 balls, 1x4, 2x6) Heinrich Klaasen c Ali b Arora 33 (21 balls, 2x4, 2x6) Aniket Verma c Iyer b Varun 6 (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) Pat Cummins c Harshit b Varun 14 (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6) Harshal Patel c&b Russell 3 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Simarjeet Singh b Varun 0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Mohammed Shami not out 2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) EXTRAS 8 5 W, 3 LB Total 120 all out 16.4 overs Target 201 BOWLERS (KKR) Vaibhav Arora 4-0-21-3 Harshit Rana 3-0-15-1 Varun Chakaravarthy 4-0-22-3 Andre Russell 1.4-0-21-2 Sunil Narine 4-0-30-1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KKR - 1st Innings Quinton de Kock c Ansari b Cummins 1 (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Sunil Narine c Klaasen b Shami 7 (7 balls, 0x4, 1x6) Ajinkya Rahane (c) c Klaasen b Ansari 38 (27 balls, 1x4, 4x6) Angkrish Raghuvanshi c Patel b Mendis 50 (32 balls, 5x4, 2x6) Venkatesh Iyer c Verma b Patel 60 (29 balls, 7x4, 3x6) Rinku Singh not out 32 (17 balls, 4x4, 1x6) Andre Russell run out (Klaasen) 1 (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Total 200/6 20 overs EXTRAS 11 8 LB, 3 W BOWLERS (SRH) Mohammed Shami 4-0-29-1 Pat Cummins 4-0-44-1 Simarjeet Singh 4-0-47-0 Zeeshan Ansari 3-0-25-1 Harshal Patel 4-0-43-1 Kamindu Mendis 1-0-4-1

IPL 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad match complete scorecard- KKR beat SRH by 80 runs

<p>As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) in their upcoming IPL 2025 fixture, team mentor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dwayne-bravo">Dwayne Bravo</a> addressed the media, discussing the team&rsquo;s morale, player form, and evolving trends in the tournament. Despite two losses in three games, Bravo remains confident in the squad&rsquo;s ability to bounce back, emphasising resilience and smart cricket as key aspects of their approach.</p>
<p>On being asked about the team&rsquo;s mindset following their recent defeats, Bravo reassured that the focus remains on staying positive. "The message will always be from my side and from the coaching group to make sure that our morale and energy remain in a positive place. It&rsquo;s still early in the tournament, and we are looking ahead rather than dwelling on past results. Our main focus is to bounce back and control the things we can, starting with the next game," he said.</p>
<p>With SRH featuring some effective bowlers, Bravo acknowledged the importance of preparation but stressed that KKR would not overanalyse individual threats. "Our batsmen go through opposition bowlers like we do in every game. But we also believe in trusting our skills, instincts, and understanding the tempo of the game. While we respect our opponents, we also trust our ability to counter them," he explained.</p>
<p>South African pacer Anrich Nortje's fitness remains a key concern for KKR. While Bravo refrained from providing a definitive timeline for his return, he assured that the bowler is close to match fitness. "He&rsquo;s very close. But it&rsquo;s also about finding the right combination for the opposition we face. From a fitness perspective, he&rsquo;s almost ready," Bravo said.</p>
<h2>KKR&rsquo;s batting struggles</h2>
<p>Despite boasting an explosive batting line-up, KKR&rsquo;s batting unit has yet to find consistency. Bravo admitted that while the firepower is there, the team needs to apply themselves better. "Yes, we have an aggressive batting line-up, but cricket still requires basics. The games we lose serve as learning experiences. Our goal is to simplify the approach and get back to playing smart T20 cricket," he shared.</p>
<p>When questioned about the performances of key finishers like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/andre-russell">Andre Russell</a> and Rinku Singh, Bravo dismissed early concerns. "You don&rsquo;t judge players based on two games. They have proven themselves over the years. We will continue to back them, reminding them of their past successes," he said.</p>
<p>With debates surrounding the impact of home advantage in T20 cricket, Bravo downplayed the role of pitches, instead highlighting the significance of fan support. "I don&rsquo;t focus much on pitches. The better team on the day wins. What matters more is the energy the fans bring. They play a huge role in lifting the players," he said.</p>
<h2>'Bowlers have to outthink batters'</h2>
<p>Bravo, a veteran of the IPL, also reflected on the shift in T20 dynamics, noting the reduced value placed on batsmanship. "In recent years, there has been a boom in scoring, but now bowlers are getting smarter. They have to outthink batters and be brave. Meanwhile, batsmen seem to value their wickets less, thinking they can always recover due to deep batting line-ups and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/impact-player-rule">Impact Player rule</a>. That&rsquo;s why scores are beginning to drop," he observed.</p>
<p>Despite early setbacks, Bravo remains optimistic about KKR&rsquo;s campaign. "We are not the only team in this position. Once we get smarter in key situations, we will be fine. Our players are all quality cricketers. It&rsquo;s just a matter of time before they regain their confidence and start winning games," he signed off.</p>

Cricket, Sports: Team mentor Bravo remains confident in the squad’s ability to bounce back, emphasising resilience and smart cricket as key aspects of their approach

As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their upcoming IPL 2025 fixture, team mentor Dwayne Bravo addressed the media, discussing the team’s morale, player form, and evolving trends in the tournament. Despite two losses in three games, Bravo remains confident in the squad’s ability to bounce back, emphasising resilience and smart cricket as key aspects of their approach. On being asked about the team’s mindset following their recent defeats, Bravo reassured that the focus remains on staying positive. "The message will always be from my side and from the coaching group to make sure that our morale and energy remain in a positive place. It’s still early in the tournament, and we are looking ahead rather than dwelling on past results. Our main focus is to bounce back and control the things we can, starting with the next game," he said. With SRH featuring some effective bowlers, Bravo acknowledged the importance of preparation but stressed that KKR would not overanalyse individual threats. "Our batsmen go through opposition bowlers like we do in every game. But we also believe in trusting our skills, instincts, and understanding the tempo of the game. While we respect our opponents, we also trust our ability to counter them," he explained. South African pacer Anrich Nortje's fitness remains a key concern for KKR. While Bravo refrained from providing a definitive timeline for his return, he assured that the bowler is close to match fitness. "He’s very close. But it’s also about finding the right combination for the opposition we face. From a fitness perspective, he’s almost ready," Bravo said. KKR’s batting struggles Despite boasting an explosive batting line-up, KKR’s batting unit has yet to find consistency. Bravo admitted that while the firepower is there, the team needs to apply themselves better. "Yes, we have an aggressive batting line-up, but cricket still requires basics. The games we lose serve as learning experiences. Our goal is to simplify the approach and get back to playing smart T20 cricket," he shared. When questioned about the performances of key finishers like Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, Bravo dismissed early concerns. "You don’t judge players based on two games. They have proven themselves over the years. We will continue to back them, reminding them of their past successes," he said. With debates surrounding the impact of home advantage in T20 cricket, Bravo downplayed the role of pitches, instead highlighting the significance of fan support. "I don’t focus much on pitches. The better team on the day wins. What matters more is the energy the fans bring. They play a huge role in lifting the players," he said. 'Bowlers have to outthink batters' Bravo, a veteran of the IPL, also reflected on the shift in T20 dynamics, noting the reduced value placed on batsmanship. "In recent years, there has been a boom in scoring, but now bowlers are getting smarter. They have to outthink batters and be brave. Meanwhile, batsmen seem to value their wickets less, thinking they can always recover due to deep batting line-ups and the Impact Player rule. That’s why scores are beginning to drop," he observed. Despite early setbacks, Bravo remains optimistic about KKR’s campaign. "We are not the only team in this position. Once we get smarter in key situations, we will be fine. Our players are all quality cricketers. It’s just a matter of time before they regain their confidence and start winning games," he signed off.

IPL 2025: 'The value for batsmanship is no longer there', says KKR's mentor Dwayne Bravo ahead of their clash against SRH

<p data-start="452" data-end="663" class="">Indian Premier League franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) and the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) have reached an agreement to maintain the allocation of 3,900 complimentary passes, settling their recent dispute.</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="912" class="">On Sunday,&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad accused the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president of blackmail, coercion and threatening its staff at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium">Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium</a> in Uppal, Hyderabad.</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="912" class="">The SRH team, owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, has also alleged that HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao locked the corporate boxes hours before their game against Lucknow Super Giants (March 27), and has sought a meeting with the association to sort out the vexing issue of tickets and complimentary passes.&nbsp;The franchise even considered relocating its home matches if the issue persisted. HCA denied the allegations.</p>
<p data-start="665" data-end="912" class=""><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a></strong></p>
<h2 data-start="914" data-end="1271">'HCA &amp; SRH are committed to working together'</h2>
<p data-start="914" data-end="1271" class="">To resolve the standoff, HCA secretary R. Devraj met with SRH representatives Kiran, Saravanan, and Rohit Suresh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The discussions focused on adhering to the existing tri-party agreement between SRH, HCA, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">BCCI</a>, which dictates that 10% of the stadium's capacity is allocated as complimentary passes.</p>
<p data-start="1273" data-end="1413" class="">After further telephonic discussions with SRH CEO Mr. Shanmugam, both parties agreed to keep the existing 3,900-pass allocation unchanged.</p>
<p data-start="1415" data-end="1654" class="">"HCA and SRH are committed to working together amicably to enhance the spectator experience at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium," a joint statement said, adding that the HCA has assured SRH of full cooperation moving forward.</p>
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<p>SRH entered IPL in 2013, after the previous Hyderabad-based team Deccan Chargers was dissolved due to financial issues. SRH have managed to amass a solid fanbase, and its popularity is growing over the years. David Warner led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL title in 2016. Last year, they came close but lost to a superior Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 IPL final.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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Cricket, Sports: On Sunday, SRH accused the HCA president of blackmail, coercion and threatening its staff at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) have reached an agreement to maintain the allocation of 3,900 complimentary passes, settling their recent dispute. On Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad accused the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president of blackmail, coercion and threatening its staff at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad. The SRH team, owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, has also alleged that HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao locked the corporate boxes hours before their game against Lucknow Super Giants (March 27), and has sought a meeting with the association to sort out the vexing issue of tickets and complimentary passes. The franchise even considered relocating its home matches if the issue persisted. HCA denied the allegations. Also Read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details 'HCA & SRH are committed to working together' To resolve the standoff, HCA secretary R. Devraj met with SRH representatives Kiran, Saravanan, and Rohit Suresh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The discussions focused on adhering to the existing tri-party agreement between SRH, HCA, and the BCCI, which dictates that 10% of the stadium's capacity is allocated as complimentary passes. After further telephonic discussions with SRH CEO Mr. Shanmugam, both parties agreed to keep the existing 3,900-pass allocation unchanged. "HCA and SRH are committed to working together amicably to enhance the spectator experience at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium," a joint statement said, adding that the HCA has assured SRH of full cooperation moving forward. SRH entered IPL in 2013, after the previous Hyderabad-based team Deccan Chargers was dissolved due to financial issues. SRH have managed to amass a solid fanbase, and its popularity is growing over the years. David Warner led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL title in 2016. Last year, they came close but lost to a superior Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 IPL final. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | SRH vs HCA: 3,900 complimentary passes issue settled, franchise to stay put

Delhi Capitals displayed an all-round performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning the match by 7 wickets. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets

<p>Aniket Verma has turned heads in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, and it&rsquo;s not luck by chance. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s (SRH)</a> newest star made bowlers suffer in his three outings this season, with his best coming against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> in the just-concluded game in Vizag on Sunday. Coming in at a time when the chips were down, Aniket got a lifeline in the sixth over when Abishek Porel dropped him, later making the most of this chance and slamming bowlers to all parts of the ground.</p>
<p>Even during his second IPL game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home, Aniket smoked five sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 36 off just 13 balls. However, his best came against Delhi on Saturday, when he hit his maiden IPL fifty (74 off 41 balls). The 23-year-old came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes and five fours.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐓! 🤯<br><br>Stay calm when Aniket is on the field, effortlessly smashing maximums and driving SRH&rsquo;s score forward 🤩<br><br>Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ <a href="https://t.co/ZP3CFmZvDm">https://t.co/ZP3CFmZvDm</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 DC 🆚 SRH | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/QcxHJovyIO">pic.twitter.com/QcxHJovyIO</a></p>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1906310919971627329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-mitchell-starc-picks-five-wicket-haul-as-delhi-capitals-hit-jackpot-against-sunrisers-hyderabad-in-vizag-faf-du-plessis-8907351" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Starc picks five-for as Delhi Capitals hit jackpot against SunRisers Hyderabad in Vizag</a></strong></p>
<p>His clean striking with the bat and commendable foot movement caught everyone&rsquo;s attention, with countless fans wondering where this wonder kid emerged from. His ability to read the game situation and play accordingly earned him praises from all quarters, with last year&rsquo;s runners-up showing a willingness to give this youngster more chances this season.</p>
<h2>Who is Aniket Verma?</h2>
<p>Hailing from Bhopal, Aniket was raised by his uncle Amit Verma following his mother&rsquo;s death at an early age. Born to go places, Aniket picked up a cricket bat quite early in his life (at six), but a tough financial situation meant he would not get formal coaching back in the day.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Although he did not get support from his extended family in wanting to pursue a cricket career, his uncle&rsquo;s fondness for this game, and having watched the fire and desire in Aniket&rsquo;s eyes to make it big, he backed him to chase his dream.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A 10-year-old Aniket joined the Ankur Cricket Academy in Bhopal, where Jyoti Prakash Tyagi, the coach, took him under his wing. With each passing year, the right-handed batter climbed up through age-group cricket, impressing his coaches with massive scores at the inter-division levels.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Soon after, he joined the Faith Cricket Club on the city's outskirts, where he began realising his dream of playing top-flight cricket.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aniket rose to the limelight with his heroics in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League last season, where he top-scored with 273 runs in six matches, which included a 32-ball hundred and 25 sixes throughout, earning him a trial with the SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega auction late last year, and, when it came around, he left no stone unturned to make it count.</p>
<p>"First in the Powerplay, we were told to score 65 in 6 overs," Aniket said in an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz. "We had to do it in pairs, and if we got out, we'd have to sit out of the simulation. We achieved that easily. In the second scenario, we were told to score 85+ in 8 overs. We got that in 4 overs. They'd asked us to play the entire six overs (in the first scenario), and I made 72-odd in that. In the second one, I scored 64 out of the 85."</p>
<p>Such efforts were, however, enough for the SRH to consider him for the impending season, buying him at his base price of INR 30 Lakh at the auction.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Against DC, Aniket came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes in his 74-run-stay at the crease.

Aniket Verma has turned heads in IPL 2025, and it’s not luck by chance. SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) newest star made bowlers suffer in his three outings this season, with his best coming against the Delhi Capitals in the just-concluded game in Vizag on Sunday. Coming in at a time when the chips were down, Aniket got a lifeline in the sixth over when Abishek Porel dropped him, later making the most of this chance and slamming bowlers to all parts of the ground. Even during his second IPL game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home, Aniket smoked five sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 36 off just 13 balls. However, his best came against Delhi on Saturday, when he hit his maiden IPL fifty (74 off 41 balls). The 23-year-old came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes and five fours. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐓! 🤯 Stay calm when Aniket is on the field, effortlessly smashing maximums and driving SRH’s score forward 🤩 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/ZP3CFmZvDm#IPLonJioStar 👉 DC 🆚 SRH | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2… pic.twitter.com/QcxHJovyIO — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 Also read | IPL 2025: Starc picks five-for as Delhi Capitals hit jackpot against SunRisers Hyderabad in Vizag His clean striking with the bat and commendable foot movement caught everyone’s attention, with countless fans wondering where this wonder kid emerged from. His ability to read the game situation and play accordingly earned him praises from all quarters, with last year’s runners-up showing a willingness to give this youngster more chances this season. Who is Aniket Verma? Hailing from Bhopal, Aniket was raised by his uncle Amit Verma following his mother’s death at an early age. Born to go places, Aniket picked up a cricket bat quite early in his life (at six), but a tough financial situation meant he would not get formal coaching back in the day. Although he did not get support from his extended family in wanting to pursue a cricket career, his uncle’s fondness for this game, and having watched the fire and desire in Aniket’s eyes to make it big, he backed him to chase his dream. A 10-year-old Aniket joined the Ankur Cricket Academy in Bhopal, where Jyoti Prakash Tyagi, the coach, took him under his wing. With each passing year, the right-handed batter climbed up through age-group cricket, impressing his coaches with massive scores at the inter-division levels. Soon after, he joined the Faith Cricket Club on the city's outskirts, where he began realising his dream of playing top-flight cricket. Aniket rose to the limelight with his heroics in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League last season, where he top-scored with 273 runs in six matches, which included a 32-ball hundred and 25 sixes throughout, earning him a trial with the SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega auction late last year, and, when it came around, he left no stone unturned to make it count. "First in the Powerplay, we were told to score 65 in 6 overs," Aniket said in an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz. "We had to do it in pairs, and if we got out, we'd have to sit out of the simulation. We achieved that easily. In the second scenario, we were told to score 85+ in 8 overs. We got that in 4 overs. They'd asked us to play the entire six overs (in the first scenario), and I made 72-odd in that. In the second one, I scored 64 out of the 85." Such efforts were, however, enough for the SRH to consider him for the impending season, buying him at his base price of INR 30 Lakh at the auction. (With inputs from agencies)

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