Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is an IPL team owned by Sun TV Network and was formed and founded in 2012. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad serves as the home stadium for SRH. Their fans call themselves the Orange Army. Their first IPL trophy came home in 2016, that team was led by David Warner. Pat Cummins is currently the team’s captain. Let’s dive more into srh squad 2025, its IPL 2025 strategy, and players’ performance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Overview
Deccan Chargers were replaced by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), an IPL team. The team was led by Pat Cummins, who is their current captain. They are known for their aggressive batting styles and forceful bowling. The team is coached by Daniel Vettori. Besides retaining such great players, they are still at the bottom of the points table, and statistics state the same, as they have won only one match out of five so far.
Attribute | Details |
Founded | 2012 |
Home Ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Captain (2025) | Pat Cummins |
Coach | Daniel Vettori |
IPL Titles | 2016 |
IPL 2025 Standings | 10th (early season) |
Key Players (2025) | Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head |
Owner | Sun TV Network |
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s History
Following the demise of the Deccan Chargers, SRH was established. Because of financial instability, the team collapsed. The group was established in 2012, and Sun TV Networks is the team’s founder. The young years of the team were weak due to constantly changing captaincies, incompatible squads, and other problems.
Many different people were tried for captaincy, such as Shikhar Dhawan, Kumar Sangakkara, and many others, but they weren’t a good fit for the team, Finally, in 2015, David Warner became the captain of the team, and the following season, he led the team to win the IPL Trophy. The team is very consistent in performing and has qualified for the playoffs the majority of the time.
Year | Captain | Performance | Wins/Losses |
2016 | David Warner | Champions (Won Final) | 11W / 3L |
2020 | David Warner | 3rd Place (Lost Qualifier 2) | 7W / 7L |
2023 | Aiden Markram | 10th Place (League Stage) | 4W / 10L |
2024 | Pat Cummins | Runners-Up (Lost Final) | 8W / 6L |
SRH Squad 2025 Players List

SRH came into the auctions with certain goals in mind; they retained their main players, such as Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, etc., and their captain, Pat Cummins, and went into the auctions with 45 crores in the bag. Their strategy was to gain a balance in batting as well as bowling; hence, they bought Ishan Kishan for 11.25 crore and Mohammed Shami for 10 crore to strengthen both their batting and bowling. The player-role-price rating along with the team lineup is as shown below:
Player | Role | Price (Rs Crore) |
Pat Cummins (C) | Pace All-Rounder | 18 |
Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 23 |
Travis Head | Batsman | 14 |
Abhishek Sharma | Batting All-Rounder | 14 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batting All-Rounder | 6 |
Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 11.25 |
Mohammed Shami | Pace Bowler | 10 |
Harshal Patel | Pace Bowler | 8 |
Rahul Chahar | Spin Bowler | 3.2 |
Abhinav Manohar | Batsman | 3.2 |
Adam Zampa | Spin Bowler | 2.4 |
Simarjeet Singh | Pace Bowler | 1.5 |
Eshan Malinga | Pace Bowler | 1.2 |
Jaydev Unadkat | Pace Bowler | 1 |
Brydon Carse | Pace All-Rounder | 1 |
Kamindu Mendis | Batting All-Rounder | 0.75 |
Zeeshan Ansari | Spin Bowler | 0.4 |
Sachin Baby | Batsman | 0.3 |
Aniket Verma | Batting All-Rounder | 0.3 |
Atharva Taide | Batsman | 0.3 |
Recent Performances in 2025
In the current season, 2025, SRH’s performances have not been up to the mark; they have been at the bottom of the table from the start, and they have won just one of the five matches. The team has been performing very well in the batting lineup and the run rates are just very impressive but the main problem comes in bowling. The bowlers are leaking too many crucial runs, which costs the batting side of the team and overall loss to the whole team. To win and reach the qualifiers or to re-achieve their IPL title, they need to maintain consistency and outperform everyone.
Match | Opponent | Result | Key Performer |
SRH vs PBKS | Punjab Kings | Lost by 16 runs | Abhishek Sharma (100) |
SRH vs MI | Mumbai Indians | Won by 5 wickets | Heinrich Klaasen (67*) |
SRH vs GT | Gujarat Titans | Lost by 7 wickets | Travis Head (81) |
Released Players
better-Player | Role | Reason for Release |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Pace Bowler | Declining form, high cost |
Aiden Markram | Batting All-Rounder | Inconsistent batting |
Umran Malik | Pace Bowler | Injury concerns, inconsistency |
Rahul Tripathi | Batsman | Limited role in 2024 |
Mayank Agarwal | Batsman | Poor 2024 season |
Many big players were released from the teams, such as Aiden Makram and bowler Bhubaneshwar Kumar, due to their inconsistencies and not-great performance in matches. The team also freed up much space and funds for better-performing players and for a more balanced team.
New Players
SRH has signed many new players this season and many new young ones, such as opener Atharva Taide and various others for different roles, such as Mohammed Shami for his great bowling skills for early wickets in the innings. Ishan Kishan for his multiple efficient skills on the pitch, and so on.
Player | Role | Price (Rs Crore) | Why Sign |
Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 11.25 | Aggressive top-order batting |
Mohammed Shami | Pace Bowler | 10 | Early wickets, experience |
Harshal Patel | Pace Bowler | 8 | Death overs specialist |
Adam Zampa | Spin Bowler | 2.4 | Middle-overs control |
Abhinav Manohar | Batsman | 3.2 | Middle-order depth |
Atharva Taide | Batsman | 0.3 | Young talent, backup opener |
SRH Team Strategy
An aggressive batting order and well-balanced bowling are key components of SRH’s game plan. They have categorized it as
- Batting: Batting is entrusted to Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to perform great in the powerplay as well as to Ishan Kishan to provide a balance and keep the run rates constant in the middle overs as well as attack when they see the opportunity to attack.
- Bowling: Md.Shami and Captain Pat Cummins for a great pace bowling attack and Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa as spinners.
- Fielding: The fielding is entrusted to young players of the team, such as Atharva Taide and Nitish Kumar Reddy, to save the valuable runs and change the flow of the game by taking crucial catches.
Phase | Strategy | Key Players |
Powerplay (1-6) | Aggressive batting, early wickets | Head, Sharma, Cummins, Shami |
Middle Overs (7-15) | Build innings, spin control | Kishan, Klaasen, Zampa, Chahar |
Death Overs (16-20) | Big hitting, tight bowling | Klaasen, Reddy, Patel, Cummins |
Top 3 Key Players
The top three player in SRH in the IPL 2025 are:
Travis Head: Travis head is an Australian batsman who is the opener for the team. He hit 691 runs in his last IPL season and looks very promising this year as well.
Pat Cummins(Captain): Pat Cummins is an Australian bowler specialising in pace bowling. His experience in the game is the advantage this team has. Pat specialises in death overs and powerplay through his pace and smart captaincy.
Heinrich Klaasen: Heinrich Klaasen is a South-African player who specialises in batting in crucial times and maintaining good run rate across the innings. His ability to take control and finish the game in his favour makes him a key player for the team.
Player | Role | Strengths |
Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Explosive hitting, spin mastery |
Pat Cummins | Pace All-Rounder/Captain | Lethal bowling, leadership |
Travis Head | Batsman | Aggressive starts, big-match performer |
Conclusion
Sunrisers Hyderabad is a very eligible and powerful contender in IPL and despite the weak start this season the team can still achieve a great position in the league and can still overcome their loss in the 2024 league.The team can still win their second IPL title and also make their orange army proud.
FAQ’S
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was established in 2013, replacing the Deccan Chargers.
SRH plays their home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
SRH won one IPL title in 2016 under David Warner’s captaincy.
Daniel Vettori is the head coach of SRH, leading the team in IPL 2025.
Pat Cummins is the captain of SRH for IPL 2025.