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August 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is a professional cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Owned by Kalanithi Maran of the SUN Group, the franchise was established in 2012, replacing the Deccan Chargers after the IPL terminated their contract. The team is coached by Daniel Vettori and captained by Pat Cummins. Their home ground is the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, which seats 39,000 spectators.
The team debuted in the IPL in 2013 and reached the playoffs, finishing fourth. They won their first IPL title in 2016 by defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. SRH also reached the IPL finals in 2018, losing to Chennai Super Kings, and in 2024, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders. Known for their strong bowling attack and ability to defend low scores, SRH has evolved into a formidable batting side. They hold the record for the highest IPL total with 287 runs. David Warner is their top run-scorer, having won the Orange Cap thrice (2015, 2017, and 2019). Bhuvneshwar Kumar is their leading wicket-taker with two Purple Caps (2016 and 2017). The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 4% decline in their brand value to $57.4 million in 2020, reflecting the overall decrease in IPL’s brand value.
2012 Sunrisers Hyderabad was established to replace the Deccan Chargers following the latter’s financial troubles and bankruptcy. The Sun TV Network acquired the franchise, which won the bidding war with an offer of ₹85.05 crore (US$10 million) per year for a five-year deal. The Sun TV Network, based in Chennai, is one of India’s largest media companies, with 32 TV channels and 45 FM radio stations.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad team was officially announced on December 18, 2012. Their team jersey was unveiled on March 8, 2013, and their team anthem, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, was released on March 12, 2013. The team’s logo was introduced on December 20, 2012. Initially managed by Kris Srikkanth, the team’s management later included veteran figures like Muttiah Muralitharan, Tom Moody, and V. V. S. Laxman.
After a disappointing 2023 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made several changes for the 2024 IPL. They appointed Daniel Vettori as head coach, replacing Brian Lara, and released players such as Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, and Kartik Tyagi. SRH also traded Mayank Dagar to Royal Challengers Bangalore for Shahbaz Ahmed. At the IPL 2024 auction, SRH acquired Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Jaydev Unadkat. Pat Cummins was named the new captain, taking over from Aiden Markram.
The season started with a close loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. On March 27, 2024, SRH set a new record for the highest IPL total by scoring 277 runs against Mumbai Indians, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 11-year-old record of 263 runs. They followed this with a narrow defeat to the Gujarat Titans. Still, they then won four consecutive matches against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals.
On April 15, 2024, SRH broke their record for the highest IPL total with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB’s reply of 262/7 was the highest T20 score ever to end in a loss. After a four-match winning streak, SRH suffered a home defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore and a loss to Chennai Super Kings. They secured a thrilling one-run victory against Rajasthan Royals, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar defending 12 runs on the final ball. They then lost to Mumbai Indians but finished strongly, winning their last three league games, including a dominant chase against Lucknow Super Giants and a final win over Punjab Kings, securing second place in the table and returning to the playoffs after four years.
In the playoffs, SRH lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1. They then defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 to advance to the final, where they faced Kolkata Knight Riders again. Kolkata Knight Riders won the final by 8 wickets, and SRH ended the season as runners-up with 9 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no result.
Before the 2021 IPL auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) retained 22 players and released 5. On auction day, February 18, 2021, they acquired J Suchith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Kedar Jadhav. They also brought Tom Moody back as the Director of Cricket. After a poor start to the season, with only 1 win from 7 games, Kane Williamson was appointed as captain, replacing David Warner.
Tom Moody and Simon Helmot returned as head coach and assistant coach, taking over from Trevor Bayliss and Brad Haddin. Dale Steyn was added as the Fast Bowling Coach, while Muttiah Muralitharan continued as the Spin Bowling Coach. For the 2022 Mega Auction, SRH retained Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, and Umran Malik, releasing several players, including Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Rashid Khan, Manish Pandey, Sandeep Sharma, and Siddarth Kaul. They purchased Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Washington Sundar, Nicholas Pooran, and Glenn Phillips. Under Williamson’s captaincy, SRH finished 8th in the points table, failing to qualify for the playoffs after losing five consecutive matches.
For the 2023 season, SRH hired Brian Lara as head coach, replacing Tom Moody, and named Aiden Markram as the new captain, replacing Kane Williamson. They retained 12 players and released Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, and Romario Shepherd. Significant new acquisitions included Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, and Adil Rashid. However, the team struggled throughout the season, winning only 4 matches and finishing poorly. Despite some strong performances from Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Mayank Markande, other key players like Brook, Agarwal, and Malik had disappointing seasons.
Batters: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav and Travis Head
Rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Tanvir Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Wandidu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Akash Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Mayank Markande, Jhathavedh Subramanyan and Vijayakanth Viyashkanth
In the IPL 2024 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a remarkable performance, finishing as the second-best team in the league. They showcased strong form throughout the season, highlighted by record-breaking achievements and impressive victories. Their journey to the playoffs was marked by a dramatic climax on the league stage, where SRH secured its spot in the top two. In the playoffs, SRH played against Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1, where they were defeated by 8 wickets. Despite this loss, SRH advanced to Qualifier 2, overcoming Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs to reach the final. Ultimately, they faced Kolkata Knight Riders once again in the final, finishing as runners-up after Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets.
Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for The Wicket Insider, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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