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IPL 2025: Analyzing SRH’s Downfall – From Runners-up to Playoff Struggles
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Introduction: SRH’s Fall from Grace
The IPL 2025 season began with high expectations for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last year’s runners-up, particularly after their record-breaking performances in IPL 2024. The team’s aggressive approach had led them to post an impressive 287 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the previous season, setting high expectations for the current campaign.
Initial Promise
- Strong start against Rajasthan Royals with 286 runs
- Ishan Kishan’s century in the opening match
- Team’s ambition to breach the 300-run mark
- Pat Cummins’s confident leadership statements
The once-formidable opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has struggled to maintain their previous season’s form
Opening Partnership Struggles
The dynamic opening partnership of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, nicknamed ‘Travishek’, has seen a significant decline in IPL 2025. After a remarkable IPL 2024 where they amassed 1,051 runs in 16 innings with a strike rate of 197.2 and 74 sixes, their current season statistics paint a different picture.
Performance Comparison
| Season | Runs | Strike Rate | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2024 | 1,051 | 197.2 | 74 |
| IPL 2025 | 595 | 168.1 | 26 |
Middle-Order Performance Analysis
The middle-order batting has been a significant concern for SRH in IPL 2025. Key players like Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen have failed to replicate their IPL 2024 form, while new signing Ishan Kishan has struggled after his initial century.
Heinrich Klaasen’s diminished form has impacted SRH’s middle-order stability
Middle-Order Statistics
- Nitish Reddy: 173 runs, SR 120.14 (down from 303 runs, SR 142.92)
- Heinrich Klaasen: 311 runs, SR 153.96 (down from 479 runs, SR 171.07)
- Ishan Kishan: 196 runs, Average 24.50
Bowling Department Concerns
The bowling unit’s performance has been particularly concerning for SRH in IPL 2025. The departure of T Natarajan and Pat Cummins’s inability to lead the attack effectively have created a significant void in the team’s bowling resources.
Captain Pat Cummins discussing strategy with coach Daniel Vettori
Bowling Statistics
- Pat Cummins: 10 wickets in 10 matches
- Mohammed Shami: 6 wickets in 9 matches
- Harshal Patel: Leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets
- Spin department: Struggling after Adam Zampa’s injury
Expert Analysis and Future Prospects
Former Team India fielding coach R Sridhar has identified key areas where SRH needs improvement. The lack of a quality spinner in the middle overs has been particularly detrimental to the team’s performance, with Zeeshan Ansari managing only six dismissals in eight matches.
Key Recommendations
- Strengthen spin bowling department
- Address batting form concerns
- Maintain aggressive approach while improving execution
- Focus on middle-overs management
With just three wins in 10 matches, SRH’s chances of reaching the playoffs are diminishing. However, the team’s commitment to an aggressive playing style, despite current struggles, shows promise for potential improvement in the remaining matches of IPL 2025.
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