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IPL 2025: Daniel Vettori Explains SRH’s Struggles in Hyderabad – Pitch Conditions Impact Performance
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Season Overview and Playoff Elimination
In a disappointing turn of events for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025, the team’s playoff hopes were dashed following their washed-out match against Delhi Capitals at Hyderabad. Head coach Daniel Vettori addressed the team’s underwhelming performance, which saw them secure only three wins in 11 games, a stark contrast to their aggressive batting approach that had initially shown promise.
Season Statistics
- Matches Played: 11
- Wins: 3
- Losses: 7
- No Results: 1
- Points: 7
- Current Position: 8th
Impact of Pitch Conditions
The Hyderabad home ground presented unexpected challenges this season, with teams crossing the 200-run mark in only four out of 11 innings, compared to seven out of 12 times in the previous year. Vettori emphasized the importance of adapting to these conditions, stating that the team’s strategy needed to evolve based on the varying nature of the pitches.
“I definitely did not say after every match I was backing an aggressive approach. I said we are about assessing conditions and this year, the conditions weren’t as we expected. If you look at last year, there were a lot of high-scoring games here.” – Daniel Vettori
Team Performance Analysis
The coach elaborated on the team’s challenges, particularly with the new ball and fast bowling conditions. The Hyderabad pitch proved particularly challenging for batsmen, with the new ball being “sticky” and “hard to hit.” This played into the hands of the IPL’s elite fast bowlers, who were able to exploit these conditions effectively.
Key Performance Factors
- Challenging pitch conditions at home ground
- Reduced high-scoring matches compared to last season
- New ball difficulties for batsmen
- Strong opposition fast bowling units
Latest Match Details
In their final home game against Delhi Capitals, SRH showed signs of improvement, restricting DC to 133/7 before rain intervened. Captain Pat Cummins led from the front with an impressive 3/19, including a wicket on the first ball. However, the match’s abandonment sealed SRH’s fate, leaving them in eighth position with seven points.
Match Highlights
- DC Score: 133/7
- Notable Performances: Tristan Stubbs (41 off 36), Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26)
- Pat Cummins: 3/19
- Match Result: No Result (Rain)
As SRH looks ahead to their remaining matches, Vettori remains optimistic about the team’s potential for improvement. “We have to improve dramatically in all three facets,” he stated, emphasizing the need for complete performances in all aspects of the game. The team’s focus now shifts to building momentum for the next season, with valuable lessons learned from this challenging campaign.
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