Sunrisers Hyderabad, often abbreviated as SRH, is a professional cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The team competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most prestigious Twenty20 cricket leagues globally. Founded in 2012 after the dissolution of the Deccan Chargers due to financial issues, SRH has carved out its own niche in Indian cricket history. Fans this season can expect an exciting SRH team this season whilst live streaming their IPL matches.
History and Beginnings
The story of Sunrisers Hyderabad began when the IPL terminated the Deccan Chargers franchise. This led to a new ownership group stepping in—Kalanithi Maran’s SUN Group—which secured rights for a new franchise with an annual fee of ₹85.05 crore for five years. The name “Sunrisers” reflects its connection with the city’s sunrise and its association with Kalanithi Maran’s media conglomerate.
SRH made their IPL debut in 2013 by retaining 20 players from the Chargers squad and adding notable names like Thisara Perera and Darren Sammy. Kumar Sangakkara initially captained the team before Cameron White took over later that season.
Early Years of Challenges and Growth
In their inaugural season (2013), SRH reached the playoffs but were eliminated by Rajasthan Royals. Despite this promising start, they struggled to find consistency over their first few seasons. In 2014 and 2015, they finished sixth both times under different captains—Shikhar Dhawan followed by David Warner.
However, it was during these early years that David Warner emerged as a pivotal figure for SRH. His appointment as captain marked a turning point for the team. Despite finishing sixth again in his first year at the helm (2015), Warner’s impressive form earned him his first Orange Cap award that season.
Rise to Prominence and The Golden Years
The real breakthrough came in 2016 when David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title. Under his leadership, along with head coach Tom Moody and mentor VVS Laxman, SRH defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in an exciting final at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This victory cemented SRH’s place among top-tier teams.
Over subsequent years until 2020, Sunrisers consistently qualified for playoffs every year except once during this period—a testament to their stability under Warner’s captaincy.
Recent Developments Birthed By Changes and Challenges
In 2020, Trevor Bayliss replaced Tom Moody as head coach but left after a disappointing 2021 season. Kane Williamson took over captaincy duties following David Warner’s departure from both the playing eleven and leadership roles within SRH.
By 2024, Pat Cummins had become both captain and one of their key signings at ₹20.5 crore, marking significant changes aimed at revitalizing performance on-field while also bringing international experience into play.
Key Players Over Time
- David Warner: Arguably one of SRH’s greatest assets ever since he joined them; he won three Orange Caps (in 2015, 2017 & 2019) while leading them successfully.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Known for being one of India’s finest swing bowlers, he holds two Purple Caps awards.
- Rashid Khan: An Afghan leg-spinner who played crucial roles between his arrival and leaving post-2021.
These players have been instrumental not just individually but collectively contributed towards shaping what we know today about this dynamic side of Telangana state capital city – Hyderabad!
SRH Player List 2025
Batters
- Travis Head (Australia) – Overseas
- Abhinav Manohar (India)
- Atharva Taide (India)
- Sachin Baby (India)
- Aniket Verma (India)
Wicket-keepers
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – Overseas
- Ishan Kishan (India)
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma (India)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (India)
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) – Overseas
Pace Bowlers
- Pat Cummins (Australia) – Overseas (Captain)
- Mohammed Shami (India)
- Harshal Patel (India)
- Simarjeet Singh (India)
- Eshan Malinga (Sri Lanka) – Overseas
- Brydon Carse (England) – Overseas
- Jaydev Unadkat (India)
Spin Bowlers
- Rahul Chahar (India)
- Adam Zampa (Australia) – Overseas
- Zeeshan Ansari (India)
Home Ground of Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
SRH calls Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium home. This venue is known not only locally but across India primarily because it hosts numerous national matches. It is also a base ground specifically designated exclusively for hosting all sorts of domestic and foreign games without fail throughout each respective calendar year!
This stadium boasts a seating capacity of nearly fifty-five thousand spectators, according to recent updates, although previously reported figures placed slightly lower near the thirty-nine thousand mark, depending on the source consulted, which might reflect ongoing renovations and expansions undertaken time-to-time keep pace with modern demands of sports infrastructure needs worldwide especially considering the rapid growth and popularity of T20 format globally speaking here now!
Achievements and Records of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad has made significant strides in the Indian Premier League since its inception. Their most notable achievement was winning the IPL title in 2016 under David Warner’s leadership, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs. SRH consistently qualified for playoffs between 2016 and 2020, showcasing stability during this period. They also reached the finals again in 2018 but lost to Chennai Super Kings.
David Warner holds a special place with three Orange Caps (in 2015, 2017, and 2019), while Bhuvneshwar Kumar won two Purple Caps (in 2016 and 2017). In IPL 2024, SRH set records for achieving high totals and hitting numerous sixes. Their highest-ever total score was against RCB during that season. These achievements highlight SRH’s growth as a formidable force within Indian cricket despite facing challenges like losing key players or navigating transitional phases post-Warner era.