What went wrong for SRH in IPL 2025?
The Sunrisers Hyderabad, runners-up of IPL 2024, had a disappointing campaign in IPL 2025. Despite still having three matches left, SRH were knocked out of playoff contention due to a combination of inconsistent batting, ineffective bowling, and questionable retention decisions. So let’s look at the What went wrong for SRH in IPL 2025?
Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled with inconsistency in IPL 2025, winning only three of eleven games. Poor bowling depth and underperforming batters led to early elimination from playoff contention. Let’s look at the reasons behind what went wrong for SRH in IPL 2025.
Inconsistent batting display
One of SRH’s major strengths in 2024 was their explosive top-order, led by Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. However, the same trio couldn’t replicate that dominance in 2025.
In 2024, Travis Head scored 567 runs at an average of 40.50 with a blistering strike rate of 191.55. This season, his form dipped, managing only 281 runs at an average of 28.10 after 11 games. Abhishek Sharma showed promise with a century and a strike rate of 180.46 but lacked consistency across matches.
Klaasen, too, couldn’t deliver the same impact. The collective dip in form from their top batters was a key reason SRH couldn’t build or chase big totals consistently. While the other middle order also failed to provide much support, another key reason behind their under par run this season.
Weakened bowling attack
Bowling, which was a strong suit in 2024, weakened considerably in 2025. SRH had retained Pat Cummins, which was an obvious move, but let go of T. Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Natarajan, their highest wicket-taker in 2024 with 19 wickets, and Bhuvneshwar’s experience were sorely missed.
While Harshal Patel stepped up with 14 wickets at a decent average, the overall bowling lacked the penetration and control required in pressure situations. Pat Cummins performed steadily but without the same impact, and the absence of a reliable death bowler hurt SRH in close games.
Players performance for SRH in IPL 2024 and 2025
In IPL 2024, SRH’s batting trio of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen were dominant, scoring over 450 runs each with aggressive strike rates. Head led the charts with 567 runs, while Abhishek and Klaasen followed closely with 484 and 479 runs, respectively. In contrast, their 2025 form dipped notably. Head managed only 281 runs, and Klaasen dropped to 311 after 11 games.
Bowling also took a hit. T. Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, key performers in 2024, were not retained. Harshal Patel led the attack in 2025 with 14 wickets, but the absence of seasoned bowlers weakened SRH’s bowling depth and consistency.
How SRH can bounce back next season
To bounce back in IPL 2026, Team Sunrisers Hyderabad must rebuild their bowling core, while strengthen the middle-order batting and add all-rounders can provide balance. If they managed to fix their weaknesses, SRH have the core potential to return as strong playoff contenders.
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