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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) although have finished as runners-up in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, but they arguably left the biggest impact on the tournament with their jaw-dropping display of aggressive batting. Their fearless approach set new benchmarks in T20 cricket, breaking multiple records for high-scoring innings. As they gear up for IPL 2025, SRH have only strengthened their firepower, making them one of the frontrunners for the title. With Pat Cummins continuing as captain, they aim to go one step further and claim their second IPL title.
A revolution in T20 batting
SRH redefined T20 batting last season, frequently posting scores above 200 and even breaching the 250-run mark on multiple occasions. Their fearless top order, led by the explosive Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, decimated bowling attacks with a relentless attacking mindset.
In IPL 2024, they posted the highest total in IPL history against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This aggressive approach made them one of the most exciting teams to watch, and they will look to replicate that dominance in 2025. With the addition of Ishan Kishan, SRH’s batting has gained further depth. Alongside Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, this lineup has the potential to set even higher records this season. If they maintain the same attacking intent, they could once again rewrite the history books.
Pat Cummins: The only non-Indian captain in IPL 2025
Cummins remains the only overseas captain in the league, a testament to his leadership skills and impact on SRH’s turnaround. Under his captaincy, the team not only reached the final last year but also played a fearless brand of cricket. His calm demeanor, tactical acumen, and ability to lead from the front with both bat and ball make him a key figure in SRH’s campaign. Cummins’ leadership has instilled confidence in a young squad, particularly among Indian players like Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy, who flourished last season. His experience in high-pressure situations, including leading Australia to multiple ICC titles, gives SRH an edge in crunch moments.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad player salaries for IPL 2025
- Ishan Kishan – INR 11.25 Cr
- Mohammad Shami – INR 10.00 Cr
- Harshal Patel – INR 8.00 Cr
- Abhinav Manohar – INR 3.20 Cr
- Rahul Chahar – INR 3.20 Cr
- Adam Zampa (overseas) – INR 2.40 Cr
- Simarjeet Singh – INR 1.50 Cr
- Atharva Taide – INR 30 Lakh
- Brydon Carse (overseas) – INR 1.00 Cr
- Jaydev Unadkat – INR 1.00 Cr
- Kamindu Mendis (overseas) – INR 75 Lakh
- Zeeshan Ansari – INR 40 Lakh
- Sachin Baby – INR 30 Lakh
- Aniket Verma – INR 30 Lakh
- Eshan Malinga – INR 1.20 Cr
- Heinrich Klaasen (overseas) – INR 23.00 Cr
- Pat Cummins (overseas) – INR 18.00 Cr
- Abhishek Sharma – INR 14.00 Cr
- Travis Head (overseas) – INR 14.00 Cr
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – INR 6.00 Cr
