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.
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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;
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;
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;
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;
<h2>SRH in IPL 2025&nbsp;</h2>
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;
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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;
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; 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;
SRH and MI share four points each, with two wins in their respective contested matches thus far.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

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

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.
<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.
&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;
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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.
<h2>'I never play anything behind the wicket'</h2>
&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;
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.
&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;
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;
(With inputs from agencies)

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

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.
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>.
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.
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"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.
<h2>'Never felt any negativity in the team'</h2>
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)

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

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.
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.
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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.
<h2>Shreyas scores his third half-century&nbsp;</h2>
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.
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.&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.
(With inputs from agencies)

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

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.
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.
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.
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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.
<h2>'I cheered myself up and focused on IPL'</h2>
&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;
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.
&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.
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.
(With inputs from agencies)

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

"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.
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.
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&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;
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.
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.
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.
For now, SRH are seen only sticking to their attacking game plan. Whether it turns their season around or not, remains to be seen.

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

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.
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"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.

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....'

'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.
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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 | 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

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.
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"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.

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

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.
<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad match scorecard</h2>
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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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<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>
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<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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<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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<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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<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>
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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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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<td>Mohammed Shami</td>
<td>not out</td>
<td>2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)</td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;">EXTRAS</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">5 W, 3 LB</td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Total</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">120 all out</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">16.4 overs</td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;">Target</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">201</td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;">BOWLERS (KKR)</td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Vaibhav Arora</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4-0-21-3</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Harshit Rana</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">3-0-15-1</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
Varun Chakaravarthy
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<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-22-3</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
Andre Russell
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">1.4-0-21-2</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
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<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
Sunil Narine
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<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-30-1</td>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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;">Rinku Singh</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">not out</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">32 (17 balls, 4x4, 1x6)</td>
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<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;">Total</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">200/6</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">20 overs</td>
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<td style="height: 22.3906px;">EXTRAS</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 22.3906px;">8 LB, 3 W</td>
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<td style="height: 29.6094px;">Mohammed Shami</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;">4-0-29-1</td>
<td style="height: 29.6094px;"></td>
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<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;">
Simarjeet Singh
</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;">
Zeeshan Ansari
</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;">
Harshal Patel
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">4-0-43-1</td>
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</tr>
<tr style="height: 54.3906px;">
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">
Kamindu Mendis
</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;">1-0-4-1</td>
<td style="height: 54.3906px;"></td>
</tr>
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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

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.
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.
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&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.
<h2>KKR&rsquo;s batting struggles</h2>
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.
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.
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.
<h2>'Bowlers have to outthink batters'</h2>
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.
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.

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

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.
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.
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.
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>
<h2 data-start="914" data-end="1271">'HCA &amp; SRH are committed to working together'</h2>
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.
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.
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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.
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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

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.
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.
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𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐓! 🤯 Stay calm when Aniket is on the field, effortlessly smashing maximums and driving SRH&rsquo;s score forward 🤩 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>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1906310919971627329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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>
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.
<h2>Who is Aniket Verma?</h2>
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;
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;
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;
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;
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)

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)

IPL 2025: Who is Aniket Verma, SRH’s newest star who loves hitting sixes for fun

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc" rel="dofollow">Mitchell Starc</a> was the star of the day for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a>, picking his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> in IPL 2025, as the hosts beat Hyderabad by seven wickets in Vizag on Sunday. While Delhi won its second successive game this season, Hyderabad endured its second straight loss. Delhi&rsquo;s top order contributed heavily in the chase, with the team&rsquo;s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls.
Everyone came to the party for Delhi in this crunch clash against the touring Hyderabad side, including KL Rahul, who relinked with the team following his paternity leave.&nbsp;
Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first, only to fall flat on their face inside the first six overs. Delhi seamer Starc triggered an early SRH collapse, picking three wickets in his first spell. After Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s run out in the first over, Starc picked two wickets in his second, removing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy before getting the big fish in SRH opener Travis Head (22) for the sixth time in his career. With that, SRH&rsquo;s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage.
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𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek&rsquo;s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ <a href="https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp">https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 &amp; Star Sports&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KL8QFBb2kA">pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA</a>
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Aniket Varma and Heinrich Klaasen saved their sinking ship with a quick-fire 77-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Kuldeep Yadav to break into their lower order and restrict them under a par total.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-delhi-capitals-mitchell-starc-floors-srh-with-five-for-but-its-his-aussie-teammates-catch-that-stunned-all-watch-jake-fraser-mcgurk-8907196" rel="dofollow">Jake Fraser-McGurk&rsquo;s brilliant catch to dismiss Aniket</a> stunned all in Vizag as DC wrapped up SRH on 163 inside 19 overs.
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Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ">https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> <a href="https://t.co/7b6eekZtRC">pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC</a>
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<h2>DC batters come good against SRH</h2>
After failing in the side&rsquo;s tournament opener against LSG, Delhi batters came good against Hyderabad, with the top four contributing to the team&rsquo;s success. Fraser and du Plessis stitched an 81-run partnership for the first wicket, with the veteran opener completing his maiden fifty for his new team.&nbsp;
Making his IPL debut, SRH&rsquo;s rookie spinner Zeeshan Ansari broke the stand, dismissing both openers and Rahul later to complete his quota with three wickets for 42 runs.&nbsp;
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A Dream Debut ✨ Zeeshan Ansari couldn't have asked for better wickets in his maiden <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> appearance 🧡 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb">https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> <a href="https://t.co/WHKiLX30Uw">pic.twitter.com/WHKiLX30Uw</a>
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Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs then completed the formalities as Delhi wrapped up the chase with four overs and seven wickets remaining.&nbsp;
As things stand, Delhi is second on the points table with two wins in as many matches, and Hyderabad is placed seventh with just one win in three contested matches thus far.&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports: Delhi Capitals' top order contributed heavily in the chase in Vizag, with the team’s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls.

Mitchell Starc was the star of the day for Delhi Capitals (DC), picking his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025, as the hosts beat Hyderabad by seven wickets in Vizag on Sunday. While Delhi won its second successive game this season, Hyderabad endured its second straight loss. Delhi’s top order contributed heavily in the chase, with the team’s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls. Everyone came to the party for Delhi in this crunch clash against the touring Hyderabad side, including KL Rahul, who relinked with the team following his paternity leave. Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first, only to fall flat on their face inside the first six overs. Delhi seamer Starc triggered an early SRH collapse, picking three wickets in his first spell. After Abhishek Sharma’s run out in the first over, Starc picked two wickets in his second, removing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy before getting the big fish in SRH opener Travis Head (22) for the sixth time in his career. With that, SRH’s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek’s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp #IPLonJioStar 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 Aniket Varma and Heinrich Klaasen saved their sinking ship with a quick-fire 77-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Kuldeep Yadav to break into their lower order and restrict them under a par total. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brilliant catch to dismiss Aniket stunned all in Vizag as DC wrapped up SRH on 163 inside 19 overs. Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ#TATAIPL | #DCvSRH | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 DC batters come good against SRH After failing in the side’s tournament opener against LSG, Delhi batters came good against Hyderabad, with the top four contributing to the team’s success. Fraser and du Plessis stitched an 81-run partnership for the first wicket, with the veteran opener completing his maiden fifty for his new team. Making his IPL debut, SRH’s rookie spinner Zeeshan Ansari broke the stand, dismissing both openers and Rahul later to complete his quota with three wickets for 42 runs. A Dream Debut ✨ Zeeshan Ansari couldn't have asked for better wickets in his maiden #TATAIPL appearance 🧡 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb#DCvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/WHKiLX30Uw — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs then completed the formalities as Delhi wrapped up the chase with four overs and seven wickets remaining. As things stand, Delhi is second on the points table with two wins in as many matches, and Hyderabad is placed seventh with just one win in three contested matches thus far.

IPL 2025: Starc picks five-for as Delhi Capitals hit jackpot against SunRisers Hyderabad in Vizag

Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) spin bowling coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/muttiah-muralitharan" rel="dofollow">Muttiah Muralitharan</a> believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances.
After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>&rsquo;s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210.
Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, &ldquo;The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.&rdquo;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-terrifying-moment-suryakumar-yadav-struck-on-helmet-falls-flat-wife-devishas-concern-goes-viral-watch-8905655">IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha&rsquo;s concern goes viral-WATCH</a>
Reflecting on SRH&rsquo;s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran&rsquo;s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH&rsquo;s comeback.
"Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off.
<h2>Squads:</h2>
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga.
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: In their first game, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6—just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score—thanks to a maiden IPL century from Ishan Kishan

Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spin bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances. After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where Ashutosh Sharma’s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210. Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, “The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.” Also Read: IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha’s concern goes viral-WATCH Reflecting on SRH’s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH’s comeback. "Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga. Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | SRH's spin bowling coach Muralitharan on breaching Mount 300: ‘Two batters need to fire’

HIGHLIGHTS | SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025
Shardul Thakur broke through SRH's destructive top order and while Travis Head stayed on a few more overs, they could never recover from the double blow of Abhishek and Kishan in one over.
SRH kept hitting the balls and kept scoring along with losing wickets at the same pace. Eventually, SRH managed 190/9 in 20 overs.
Head was SRH's top scorer with 47 while Shardul was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 4/34.
Chasing the total, LSG too had a bad start as they lost Aiden Markram with just four runs on the board. Nicholas Pooran then launched an all-out attack on SRH.
Pooran added 116 runs in about seven overs with Mitchell Marsh before being trapped LBW by Pat Cummins but by that time, LSG only needed about 70 runs in nearly 11 overs.
A couple of quick wickets did slow down LSG towards the middle but skipper Rishabh Pant, who was dismissed for a duck on his LSG debut, stayed on. Pant was dismissed on first ball of 15th over - but on a waist-high no ball - or that's what everybody though before the third umpire ruled him out.
In last six overs, LSG only needed 28 runs and they scored them with five wickets and 23 balls left - winning their first game of the season.

They chase down a total of 191 with nearly four overs remaining and five wickets in hand. What a performance by them - taming hard-hitting SRH in their own home.
LSG (191/5) beat SRH (190/9) by 5 wickets

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: LUCKNOW WIN

Five wickets have gone down for LSG but they are still on the winning course with only 15 runs more needed off 30 balls.
LSG:&nbsp;176/5 in 15 overs, need 15 runs in 5 overs vs SRH (190/9)

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: A bit of slow down but LSG still in command

Pooran has been dismissed for 70 runs but he has put on LSG on course to win as they need only run-a-ball.
LSG: 129/2 in 10 overs, need 62 runs in 10 overs vs SRH (190/9)

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Pooran dismissed but LSG march on

Pooran has taken off form where he left in the last game and has already smacked 44 off 16 balls with 4 sixes and 4 fours.
LSG: 76/1 in 6 overs, need 114 runs in 14 overs vs SRH (190/9)

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Pooran goes hard against SRH

Shami has struck early for LSG as he took out Aiden Markram which bring last game's hero Nicholas Pooran on the crease.
LSG: 31/1 in 3 overs, need 161 runs in 17 overs vs SRH (190/9)

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: LSG lose Markram early

A decent enough score but well below par given SRH's batting firepower all thanks to Shardul Thakur's 4/34
SRH: 190/9 in 20 overs (Head 47, Thakur 4/34)

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Hyderabad score 190/9

LSG have done well to contain the explosive SRH batters as thet head into the last five overs.
SRH:&nbsp;143/5 in 15 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Last 5 overs to go

Reddy and Klaasen are rebuilding on a sold platform as SRH look to post 200 once again but one more wicket and the prejected score can down to 170s.
SRH: 96/3 in 10 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Reddy, Klaasen take SRH innings forward

Travis Head has been clean bowled - after all those two chances didn't prove too costly at all - SRH in a bit of a bother but still have a lot of firepower left.
Travis Head b Prince Yadav 47
SRH: 76/3 in 7.3 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Head gone

Travis Head has kept the momentum going for SRH despite two wickets but he has been given two chances as well. How costly will they prove? Only time will tell
SRH: 62/2 in 6 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Head dropped twice inside powerplay

Shardul strikes again and takes out Ishan Kishan for DUCK! What a moment in the game.
Ishan Kishan c &dagger;Pant b Thakur 0
SRH:&nbsp;15/2 in 2.2 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Kishan gone on DUCK!

Shardul Thakur draws first blood for LSG as he takes out dangerous Abhishek Sharma early here in Hyderabad.
Abhishek Sharma c Pooran b Thakur 6
SRH: 15/1 in 2.1 overs

SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: Shardul takes out Abhishek

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SRH vs LSG LIVE SCORE: LSG win toss, bowl first in Hyderabad

SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025 : LSG chased down 191 in 16.1 overs with five wickets still in hand. Both the teams now have one win and one loss each in two games played. Cricket Sports

HIGHLIGHTS | SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025 Shardul Thakur broke through SRH's destructive top order and while Travis Head stayed on a few more overs, they could never recover from the double blow of Abhishek and Kishan in one over. SRH kept hitting the balls and kept scoring along with losing wickets at the same pace. Eventually, SRH managed 190/9 in 20 overs. Head was SRH's top scorer with 47 while Shardul was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 4/34. Chasing the total, LSG too had a bad start as they lost Aiden Markram with just four runs on the board. Nicholas Pooran then launched an all-out attack on SRH. Pooran added 116 runs in about seven overs with Mitchell Marsh before being trapped LBW by Pat Cummins but by that time, LSG only needed about 70 runs in nearly 11 overs. A couple of quick wickets did slow down LSG towards the middle but skipper Rishabh Pant, who was dismissed for a duck on his LSG debut, stayed on. Pant was dismissed on first ball of 15th over - but on a waist-high no ball - or that's what everybody though before the third umpire ruled him out. In last six overs, LSG only needed 28 runs and they scored them with five wickets and 23 balls left - winning their first game of the season.

HIGHLIGHTS | SRH vs LSG: Lucknow chase down 191, beat Hyderabad by 5 wickets

Prince Yadav had not played a single T20 game even at first-class level before 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and in IPL 2025 match against SunRisers Hyderabad, he clean bowled Travis Head - one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world - on the very first ball he bowled to the batter.
Prince is playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 and after going for 47 runs in four over during his first game against Delhi Capitals, he showed why LSH spent INR 30 lakh ($35,000) for him in the mega auction last year.
Also Read: <a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-unsold-in-auction-shardul-thakur-bought-for-inr-2-crore-bowls-double-wicket-over-in-second-consecutive-match-for-lsg-vs-srh-8897642" aria-label="IPL 2025: Unsold in auction, Shardul Thakur bowls double-wicket over in second consecutive match for LSG">IPL 2025: Unsold in auction, Shardul Thakur bowls double-wicket over in second consecutive match for LSG</a>
Bowling his first over against SRH on Thursday (Mar 26), Price went for a four on the first ball but a single on the next ball brought Head on the crease. He then fired in a fuller ball on the stumps and Head's stumps lie on the ground - shattered. Have a look at the video below:
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<h2>Who is Prince Yadav?</h2>
Prince rose to prominence on the back of his performance in Delhi Premier League (DPL) while playing under his LSG captain Rishabh Pant. He finished with 13 wickets in 10 games and was subsequently awarded a white-ball debut for Delhi.
Although, Prince had played two Ranji Trophy games for Delhi in the past - this time he was given a longer rope. He featured in all eight games for Delhi in SMAT and picked up 11 wickets with a best of 3/36 and an economy of 7.54.
A day after he played his first SMAT game where he took wickets of Sameer Rizvi and Nitish Rana, he was bought by LSG in the IPL auction.
With Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan being out due to injury in LSG's season opener - he made his debut but an unforgettable one. The franchise, however, showed faith and he responded with probably biggest wicket of his career so far.&nbsp;

IPL 2025, LGS vs SRH: Prince clean bowled Travis Head - one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world - on the very first ball he bowled to the batter. Cricket Sports

Prince Yadav had not played a single T20 game even at first-class level before 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and in IPL 2025 match against SunRisers Hyderabad, he clean bowled Travis Head - one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world - on the very first ball he bowled to the batter. Prince is playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 and after going for 47 runs in four over during his first game against Delhi Capitals, he showed why LSH spent INR 30 lakh ($35,000) for him in the mega auction last year. Also Read: IPL 2025: Unsold in auction, Shardul Thakur bowls double-wicket over in second consecutive match for LSG Bowling his first over against SRH on Thursday (Mar 26), Price went for a four on the first ball but a single on the next ball brought Head on the crease. He then fired in a fuller ball on the stumps and Head's stumps lie on the ground - shattered. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPL (@iplt20) Who is Prince Yadav? Prince rose to prominence on the back of his performance in Delhi Premier League (DPL) while playing under his LSG captain Rishabh Pant. He finished with 13 wickets in 10 games and was subsequently awarded a white-ball debut for Delhi. Although, Prince had played two Ranji Trophy games for Delhi in the past - this time he was given a longer rope. He featured in all eight games for Delhi in SMAT and picked up 11 wickets with a best of 3/36 and an economy of 7.54. A day after he played his first SMAT game where he took wickets of Sameer Rizvi and Nitish Rana, he was bought by LSG in the IPL auction. With Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan being out due to injury in LSG's season opener - he made his debut but an unforgettable one. The franchise, however, showed faith and he responded with probably biggest wicket of his career so far.

IPL 2025, LGS vs SRH: Delhi-based LSG bowler Prince Yadav clean bowls Travis Head on first ball - WATCH

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is up and about with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) picking things from where they left last season - smashing everyone coming in their way. With Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, a.k.a. Travishek, already set for one-two punch, they now have Ishan Kishan at number 3.
Kishan, who landed with SRH after IPL 2025 mega auction shuffle, smacked a belligerent hundred in his first game for them. He batted for 47 balls in total and scored 106 not out as SRH posted 286/6 - the second highest score in the IPL history only behind their 287 posted last season.
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Kishan was simply too hot for the RR - pretty ironic given Royals are based out of Rajasthan - one of the hottest regions in India.
<h2>Here's how Kishan took apart Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>
Kishan's first ball a fuller one on the stumps which he drilled back to the ball - probably gazing the pace, bounce and rest of the parameters before he went into the beast mode - which was on the very next ball and the ball after that.&nbsp;
Kishan drilled two back-to-back fours and showed that he isn't here to play nice. All this happened in the fourth over and by the time powerplay was done - Kishan already had 20 runs off 9 balls which included four fours.
This was only the start of a long afternoon for Rajasthan and Kishan made sure that every bowler, including world-renowned Jofra Archer, felt the heat as well.
The left-hand batting dynamite played eight more balls in the next four overs and smoked 13 more runs which included two more fours. Kishan unleashed himself fully in the 13th over bowled by Archer - hitting the Englishman for three sixes including an inside-out one. In the same over, Kishan completed his half-century off just 25 balls.
In the next three overs, i.e. by the end of 16th, Kishan had amassed 21 runs more off just 11 balls and was batting on 80 off 39 deliveries. He had nine fours and four sixes to his name and SRH was past 200 with four more overs to go.
The batter played only nine of the remaining 24 balls but scored 26 runs, hitting two more of sixes and fours each as RR was all but thankful and relived that the nightmare had ended.
SRH went on to win the match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes.
If his form continues like this, the rest of the teams have nothing but more fear and worries for them ahead as this was just the first game SRH had played this season.&nbsp;

SRH went on to with match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is up and about with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) picking things from where they left last season - smashing everyone coming in their way. With Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, a.k.a. Travishek, already set for one-two punch, they now have Ishan Kishan at number 3. Kishan, who landed with SRH after IPL 2025 mega auction shuffle, smacked a belligerent hundred in his first game for them. He batted for 47 balls in total and scored 106 not out as SRH posted 286/6 - the second highest score in the IPL history only behind their 287 posted last season. IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh tangled in big controversy with 'racist' remark on Jofra Archer. Compares him to... Kishan was simply too hot for the RR - pretty ironic given Royals are based out of Rajasthan - one of the hottest regions in India. Here's how Kishan took apart Rajasthan Royals: Kishan's first ball a fuller one on the stumps which he drilled back to the ball - probably gazing the pace, bounce and rest of the parameters before he went into the beast mode - which was on the very next ball and the ball after that. Kishan drilled two back-to-back fours and showed that he isn't here to play nice. All this happened in the fourth over and by the time powerplay was done - Kishan already had 20 runs off 9 balls which included four fours. This was only the start of a long afternoon for Rajasthan and Kishan made sure that every bowler, including world-renowned Jofra Archer, felt the heat as well. The left-hand batting dynamite played eight more balls in the next four overs and smoked 13 more runs which included two more fours. Kishan unleashed himself fully in the 13th over bowled by Archer - hitting the Englishman for three sixes including an inside-out one. In the same over, Kishan completed his half-century off just 25 balls. In the next three overs, i.e. by the end of 16th, Kishan had amassed 21 runs more off just 11 balls and was batting on 80 off 39 deliveries. He had nine fours and four sixes to his name and SRH was past 200 with four more overs to go. The batter played only nine of the remaining 24 balls but scored 26 runs, hitting two more of sixes and fours each as RR was all but thankful and relived that the nightmare had ended. SRH went on to win the match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes. If his form continues like this, the rest of the teams have nothing but more fear and worries for them ahead as this was just the first game SRH had played this season.

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan was too hot for Rajasthan after buying into SRH's brute-force ideology

Records galore for fun in game 2 of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> as hosts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> hammered a mammoth 286 for four against Rajasthan Royals, registering the second-highest team total in the tournament history. Making his SRH debut, India gloveman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> was on song, hitting the first hundred of this edition, remaining unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, including six sixes and 11 fours.
Rajasthan&rsquo;s stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision SRH ensured he would regret after the end of the first innings.&nbsp;
The attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began proceedings in the most SRH way, slamming fours and sixes for fun. Despite Abhishek&rsquo;s dismissal inside the Powerplay, the hosts hit 94 from the first six overs.&nbsp;
So, what was the big deal about it? It was a sign of things to come.
Recruited at the last mega auction in December, gloveman Ishan Kishan delivered on his SRH debut, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. He took the attack to the England seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jofra-archer" rel="dofollow">Jofra Archer</a>, who attained an unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an IPL game (0/76 in four overs).
<h2>Kishan's show all the way!</h2>
Meanwhile, Kishan and Head never looked like stopping, increasing the team&rsquo;s scoring rate with each passing over. Seamer Tushar Deshpande removed Head on 67 (31), only for Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen to come and continue the onslaught.&nbsp;
Despite everyone else hogging a little limelight with his brief stints, Ishan held his ground and looked in his element till the end. He completed his first hundred for his new IPL team, putting them in the driver&rsquo;s seat in their tournament opener.&nbsp;
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𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃'𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝟎 🥶 WHAT A KNOCK, ISHAN! A stunning century in just 45 balls, pure fireworks on the field! 🤩 Watch LIVE action: <a href="https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW">https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 SRH 🆚 RR, LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 &amp; JioHotstar <a href="https://t.co/T0Hu69jixI">pic.twitter.com/T0Hu69jixI</a>
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Although Deshpande came close to picking his maiden IPL hat-trick in the last over after dismissing Aniket Verma and Abhinav Manohar on successive balls, Kishan&rsquo;s last-ball boundary stole the show.
Addressing the media right after his super show at his new IPL home, Kishan said,
&ldquo;(It) feels good; it was coming for a while. Wanted to get this last season but happy to get that first hundred. The team has put their faith in me, and I want to do my best for them.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good, and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good, but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good,&rdquo; Kishan said. Meanwhile, for RR to win this match, they need to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) holds the record for the highest team total in the competition history, scoring 287 for three against the RCB last season.

Records galore for fun in game 2 of IPL 2025 as hosts SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) hammered a mammoth 286 for four against Rajasthan Royals, registering the second-highest team total in the tournament history. Making his SRH debut, India gloveman Ishan Kishan was on song, hitting the first hundred of this edition, remaining unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, including six sixes and 11 fours. Rajasthan’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision SRH ensured he would regret after the end of the first innings. The attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began proceedings in the most SRH way, slamming fours and sixes for fun. Despite Abhishek’s dismissal inside the Powerplay, the hosts hit 94 from the first six overs. So, what was the big deal about it? It was a sign of things to come. Recruited at the last mega auction in December, gloveman Ishan Kishan delivered on his SRH debut, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. He took the attack to the England seamer Jofra Archer, who attained an unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an IPL game (0/76 in four overs). Kishan's show all the way! Meanwhile, Kishan and Head never looked like stopping, increasing the team’s scoring rate with each passing over. Seamer Tushar Deshpande removed Head on 67 (31), only for Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen to come and continue the onslaught. Despite everyone else hogging a little limelight with his brief stints, Ishan held his ground and looked in his element till the end. He completed his first hundred for his new IPL team, putting them in the driver’s seat in their tournament opener. 𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃'𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝟎 🥶 WHAT A KNOCK, ISHAN! A stunning century in just 45 balls, pure fireworks on the field! 🤩 Watch LIVE action: https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW#IPLonJioStar 👉 SRH 🆚 RR, LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/T0Hu69jixI — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 23, 2025 Although Deshpande came close to picking his maiden IPL hat-trick in the last over after dismissing Aniket Verma and Abhinav Manohar on successive balls, Kishan’s last-ball boundary stole the show. Addressing the media right after his super show at his new IPL home, Kishan said, “(It) feels good; it was coming for a while. Wanted to get this last season but happy to get that first hundred. The team has put their faith in me, and I want to do my best for them. “The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good, and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good, but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good,” Kishan said. Meanwhile, for RR to win this match, they need to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL. (With inputs from agencies)

Ishan Kishan hits hundred on SRH debut as hosts register second-highest team total in IPL history

Former Indian all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh" rel="dofollow">Yuvraj Singh</a> has thrown his weight behind <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) as his favorites to lift the Indian Premier League 2025&nbsp;trophy. However, the World Cup-winning cricketer made it clear that his preference has nothing to do with his mentorship of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a>, one of SRH&rsquo;s most promising young stars.
Yuvraj, who has been closely working with&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for SRH. In IPL 2024, Abhishek stunned everyone with his 63 off just 23 balls against Mumbai Indians (MI), playing a crucial role in SRH's record-breaking 277/3 total&mdash;the highest-ever in IPL history.
Speaking exclusively to WION, the former Indian cricketer said, "SRH looks a well-balanced team. They have enough firepower to life the coveted IPL trophy this season. I am not saying this because I am biased towards Abhishek, but they really are a strong team."
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Despite his evident connection with Abhishek, Yuvraj was quick to clarify that his backing of SRH is based purely on the team's overall strength, balance, and performance, not personal bias. He believes that under the leadership of Pat Cummins, SRH has all the ingredients to go all the way this season.
In a lighthearted moment after Abhishek&rsquo;s stunning knock, Yuvraj praised the youngster's innings but jokingly pointed out his mistake while playing the short ball that led to his dismissal. This showed the high expectations the former cricketer has for his protege.
<h2 data-start="1156" data-end="1427">Yuvi's love for RCB&nbsp;</h2>
While SRH remains his top pick, Yuvraj also expressed his admiration for&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that he would love to see them go all the way. RCB, a team with a massive fanbase and star players like&nbsp;Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, has been chasing their elusive maiden IPL title for years.
By supporting both SRH and RCB, Yuvraj has set up an interesting narrative for the IPL season. Will SRH capitalise on their explosive batting lineup, or will RCB finally break their trophy drought? With Yuvraj&rsquo;s endorsement, all eyes will be on these two franchises as they battle for the IPL 2024 crown.
With high expectations and intense competition, IPL 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Whether SRH lives up to Yuvraj&rsquo;s prediction or RCB fulfills the dreams of their loyal fans, one thing is certain&mdash;this tournament is going to be a&nbsp;thriller!

Sports, Cricket: Yuvraj, who has been closely working with Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as his favorites to lift the Indian Premier League 2025 trophy. However, the World Cup-winning cricketer made it clear that his preference has nothing to do with his mentorship of Abhishek Sharma, one of SRH’s most promising young stars. Yuvraj, who has been closely working with Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for SRH. In IPL 2024, Abhishek stunned everyone with his 63 off just 23 balls against Mumbai Indians (MI), playing a crucial role in SRH's record-breaking 277/3 total—the highest-ever in IPL history. Speaking exclusively to WION, the former Indian cricketer said, "SRH looks a well-balanced team. They have enough firepower to life the coveted IPL trophy this season. I am not saying this because I am biased towards Abhishek, but they really are a strong team." Also Read: IPL 2025: Record-breaker Gibbs doesn’t think scoring 300 in an inning is biggest achievement Despite his evident connection with Abhishek, Yuvraj was quick to clarify that his backing of SRH is based purely on the team's overall strength, balance, and performance, not personal bias. He believes that under the leadership of Pat Cummins, SRH has all the ingredients to go all the way this season. In a lighthearted moment after Abhishek’s stunning knock, Yuvraj praised the youngster's innings but jokingly pointed out his mistake while playing the short ball that led to his dismissal. This showed the high expectations the former cricketer has for his protege. Yuvi's love for RCB While SRH remains his top pick, Yuvraj also expressed his admiration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that he would love to see them go all the way. RCB, a team with a massive fanbase and star players like Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, has been chasing their elusive maiden IPL title for years. By supporting both SRH and RCB, Yuvraj has set up an interesting narrative for the IPL season. Will SRH capitalise on their explosive batting lineup, or will RCB finally break their trophy drought? With Yuvraj’s endorsement, all eyes will be on these two franchises as they battle for the IPL 2024 crown. With high expectations and intense competition, IPL 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Whether SRH lives up to Yuvraj’s prediction or RCB fulfills the dreams of their loyal fans, one thing is certain—this tournament is going to be a thriller!

Exclusive | IPL 2025: Not RCB or Punjab Kings, Yuvraj Singh picks THIS team as favourite to lift title

All-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nitish-kumar-reddy">Nitish Kumar Reddy</a> is set to rejoin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> after recovering from a side strain that had sidelined him since January.
Nitish successfully cleared all fitness tests, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. With the physios giving him the green light, he is ready for action, as per PTI.
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The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer last played for India in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens on January 22, though he did not bat or bowl in that match. He trained ahead of the second T20I in Chennai but was ruled out of the game and the remainder of the five-match series due to his injury.
Hyderabad retained Nitish for ₹6 crore ahead of last year&rsquo;s auction, following an impressive IPL season where he scored 303 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of 143. He also delivered standout performances during India&rsquo;s tour of Australia, including a resilient 114 in the fourth Test at Melbourne.
Nitish Kumar Reddy will be a vital cog in the wheel for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2025. The Pat Cummins-led side acquired some quality players in the auction and with a core of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, and Reddy, they will be a force to reckon with.
Nitish will soon join the SRH squad as they prepare to kick off their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL 2025</a> campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in Hyderabad.
Outside of the ten cities that will host matches, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mullanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, Guwahati and Dharamsala will stage a few matches this season. Guwahati will host two games (of the Rajasthan Royals) with the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings being the opponents on March 26 and 30, respectively.<o:p></o:p>
Moreover, Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while the Eden Gardens will stage Qualifier 2 and the summit clash.

Sports, Cricket: Nitish successfully cleared all fitness tests, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. With the physios giving him the green light

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is set to rejoin Sunrisers Hyderabad after recovering from a side strain that had sidelined him since January. Nitish successfully cleared all fitness tests, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. With the physios giving him the green light, he is ready for action, as per PTI. Also Read: All 50 Pakistan cricketers overlooked in The Hundred Draft – Here's why The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer last played for India in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens on January 22, though he did not bat or bowl in that match. He trained ahead of the second T20I in Chennai but was ruled out of the game and the remainder of the five-match series due to his injury. Hyderabad retained Nitish for ₹6 crore ahead of last year’s auction, following an impressive IPL season where he scored 303 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of 143. He also delivered standout performances during India’s tour of Australia, including a resilient 114 in the fourth Test at Melbourne. Nitish Kumar Reddy will be a vital cog in the wheel for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2025. The Pat Cummins-led side acquired some quality players in the auction and with a core of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, and Reddy, they will be a force to reckon with. Nitish will soon join the SRH squad as they prepare to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in Hyderabad. Outside of the ten cities that will host matches, including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mullanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, Guwahati and Dharamsala will stage a few matches this season. Guwahati will host two games (of the Rajasthan Royals) with the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings being the opponents on March 26 and 30, respectively. Moreover, Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while the Eden Gardens will stage Qualifier 2 and the summit clash.

IPL 2025: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy set to join SRH after clearing fitness test

Cricket Australia (CA) has allowed assistant coach Daniel Vettori to leave the Perth Test against India starting November 22 midway for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled between the first game on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Vettori, SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) coach, will fly alongside Justin Langer (Lucknow Super Giants) and Ricky Ponting (Punjab Kings), also part of the commentary team with Channel Seven for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

In a rare instance, Vettori, highly valued by players and CA administrators, holds three coaching positions with different teams across multiple setups. While he works as an assistant coach with the Australian Team across all formats, the former New Zealand captain is also a full-time head coach of an IPL franchise while serving in the same capacity at Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.

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"We are very supportive of Dan's role as Head Coach of SunRisers Hyderabad," an Australia team spokesperson said. "Dan will complete final preparation for the first Test before attending the IPL auction. He will then be with team for the remainder of the Border Gavaskar Trophy."

Meanwhile, prioritising the IPL auction over Test cricket and scheduling the auction in Saudi Arabia in between the India-Australia Test is a sign of things to come.

Although Vettori had previously skipped national duty for franchise commitment, having done it during the Pakistan series last year, it’s the first time he will leave midway through a Test to attend the IPL auction.&nbsp;

The CA, however, has advertised for a new full-time national pace bowling coach, filling in for Vettori should he miss future action.

<h2>Vettori prepares AUS at WACA</h2>

Following Team India’s practice conclusion at the centre wicket at WACA in Perth, Australia resumed training, with Vettori on deck with the BGT-bound squad on Monday (Nov 18). He worked closely with the bowling unit while also throwing left-arm orthodox bowls to batters, preparing batters to face Ravindra Jadeja.

Lachlan Stevens, CA’s national development coach, who coached Australia-A against India-A in recently concluded two unofficial Tests, alongside Australia’s Under-19 team, will link up with the Test squad in Perth, filling in for Vettori when he departs.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket Australia (CA) has allowed assistant coach Daniel Vettori to leave the Perth Test against India starting November 22 midway for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled between the first game on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Cricket Australia (CA) has allowed assistant coach Daniel Vettori to leave the Perth Test against India starting November 22 midway for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled between the first game on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Vettori, SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) coach, will fly alongside Justin Langer (Lucknow Super Giants) and Ricky Ponting (Punjab Kings), also part of the commentary team with Channel Seven for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. In a rare instance, Vettori, highly valued by players and CA administrators, holds three coaching positions with different teams across multiple setups. While he works as an assistant coach with the Australian Team across all formats, the former New Zealand captain is also a full-time head coach of an IPL franchise while serving in the same capacity at Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. ALSO READ: ‘That would be better’ – Harbhajan seconds Gavaskar’s opinion on Bumrah leading in all five Tests vs Australia "We are very supportive of Dan's role as Head Coach of SunRisers Hyderabad," an Australia team spokesperson said. "Dan will complete final preparation for the first Test before attending the IPL auction. He will then be with team for the remainder of the Border Gavaskar Trophy." Meanwhile, prioritising the IPL auction over Test cricket and scheduling the auction in Saudi Arabia in between the India-Australia Test is a sign of things to come. Although Vettori had previously skipped national duty for franchise commitment, having done it during the Pakistan series last year, it’s the first time he will leave midway through a Test to attend the IPL auction. The CA, however, has advertised for a new full-time national pace bowling coach, filling in for Vettori should he miss future action. Vettori prepares AUS at WACA Following Team India’s practice conclusion at the centre wicket at WACA in Perth, Australia resumed training, with Vettori on deck with the BGT-bound squad on Monday (Nov 18). He worked closely with the bowling unit while also throwing left-arm orthodox bowls to batters, preparing batters to face Ravindra Jadeja. Lachlan Stevens, CA’s national development coach, who coached Australia-A against India-A in recently concluded two unofficial Tests, alongside Australia’s Under-19 team, will link up with the Test squad in Perth, filling in for Vettori when he departs. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia allow Daniel Vettori to miss Perth Test coaching duties for IPL 2025 mega auction

Former South Africa great Dale Steyn has decided to part ways with SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2025. The right-arm pacer took to social media late Wednesday night to announce this decision. He, however, will continue his association with SunRisers Eastern Cape franchise in the SA20.

The former SRH bowler joined the franchise’s backroom staff in 2022, though he pulled out of the next season for personal reasons. The SRH appointed former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as his replacement.

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"A big thank you to SunRisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL, unfortunately, I won't be returning for IPL 2025," Steyn said on X (formerly Twitter). "However, I will continue to work with SunRisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 here in South Africa. Two-time winners here in SA20, let's try make it three in a row."

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<h2>Several changes</h2>

SRH has made several changes to their coaching staff over the years. While Tom Moody was SRH’s head coach in 2021, under whom they signed Steyn, the 2016 IPL winners replaced Moody with Brian Lara in 2023. The former West Indies legend was in charge for just one season before SRH roped in Daniel Vettori as his replacement ahead of the last edition.&nbsp;

Under Vettori, SRH reached the IPL final for the first time since 2018, eventually losing to the winners – Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;

Under Steyn’s guidance, Eastern Cape won SA20 titles in 2023 and 2024.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in the IPL, the ace seamer played for a few teams, including SRH, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and now-defunct Gujarat Lions and Deccan Chargers.&nbsp;

<h2>SRH’s list of retentions</h2>

The last season’s runners-up have zeroed in on their retentions, with two overseas players – Heinrich Klassen (INR 23 crore) and Captain Pat Cummins (INR 18 crore) alongside India batter Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore) headlining the list.&nbsp;

Per the latest reports, the franchise is willing to add Travis Head and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to this list.

Meanwhile, the mega IPL auction will take place later this year, though the final date and venue are yet to be disclosed.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former South Africa great Dale Steyn has decided to part ways with SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2025. The right-arm pacer took to social media late Wednesday night to announce this decision.

Former South Africa great Dale Steyn has decided to part ways with SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2025. The right-arm pacer took to social media late Wednesday night to announce this decision. He, however, will continue his association with SunRisers Eastern Cape franchise in the SA20. The former SRH bowler joined the franchise’s backroom staff in 2022, though he pulled out of the next season for personal reasons. The SRH appointed former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as his replacement. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Hemang Badani joins Delhi Capitals as new head coach; ex-cricketer replaces Ganguly as team director "A big thank you to SunRisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL, unfortunately, I won't be returning for IPL 2025," Steyn said on X (formerly Twitter). "However, I will continue to work with SunRisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 here in South Africa. Two-time winners here in SA20, let's try make it three in a row." Cricket announcement. A big thank you to Sunrisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL, unfortunately, I won’t be returning for IPL 2025. However, I will continue to work with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 here in South Africa. 🇿🇦 Two time… — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) October 16, 2024 × Several changes SRH has made several changes to their coaching staff over the years. While Tom Moody was SRH’s head coach in 2021, under whom they signed Steyn, the 2016 IPL winners replaced Moody with Brian Lara in 2023. The former West Indies legend was in charge for just one season before SRH roped in Daniel Vettori as his replacement ahead of the last edition. Under Vettori, SRH reached the IPL final for the first time since 2018, eventually losing to the winners – Kolkata Knight Riders. Under Steyn’s guidance, Eastern Cape won SA20 titles in 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, in the IPL, the ace seamer played for a few teams, including SRH, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and now-defunct Gujarat Lions and Deccan Chargers. SRH’s list of retentions The last season’s runners-up have zeroed in on their retentions, with two overseas players – Heinrich Klassen (INR 23 crore) and Captain Pat Cummins (INR 18 crore) alongside India batter Abhishek Sharma (INR 14 crore) headlining the list. Per the latest reports, the franchise is willing to add Travis Head and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to this list. Meanwhile, the mega IPL auction will take place later this year, though the final date and venue are yet to be disclosed. (With inputs from agencies)

Dale Steyn steps aside as bowling coach for SunRisers Hyderabad before IPL 2025