Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made their debut in the 2013 edition of IPL after the former home based team Deccan Chargers withdrew from the league at the end of 2012 IPL season due to financial reasons. SRH franchise owned by the Sun TV Network with INR 85.05 Crores each year with a five-year deal. After this, they have been part of each year of the IPL and went on to become champions in 2016 defeating their arch-rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2016 IPL final.
| Captain: Aiden Markham |
| Coach: Brian Lara |
| Home Ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL Titles: 1 (2016) |
| Owners: Sun TV Network |
SRH Squad 2024
SRH IPL 2024 Matches
Sunrisers Hyderabad will kickstart their 2024 IPL campaign in an away game against the two time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 23rd March at Kolkata. They then clash off against Mumbai Indians at Hyderabad on 27th March, Gujarat Titans on 31st March at Ahmedabad, Chennai Super Kings on 5th April at Hyderabad.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd March | 7:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| 27th March | 7:30 PM | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad |
| 31st March | 3:30 PM | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| 5th April | 7:30 PM | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad |
| 9th April | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur |
| 15th April | 7:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| 20th April | 7:30 PM | DC vs SRH | Delhi |
Journey of SRH
As mentioned, Sunrisers Hyderabad was Deccan Chargers chargers up till 2013. They were a Hyderabad-based franchise that started in 2008. They won the IPL Cup in 2009. Adam Gilchrist led them. But in 2013, the team’s ownership changed due to money issues. However, it didn’t disrupt the team. The new owners kept the same 20 players. They were part of Deccan Chargers. The captain of Deccan Chargers, Kumar Sangakkara, was also retained by SRH. The players could not create a stronger performance in the initial years. Creating a core was essential, but it was a bit difficult. They tried with four captains in the first two years of their campaign.
In 2015, they shaped their identity by appointing David Warner as their captain. They did quite well, ending 6th. But in 2016, they were the stars! They even took home the IPL trophy. One of the top players for the franchise in 2016 was David Warner. He had the second-highest runs among all teams next to Virat Kohli. The bowlers also took many wickets in the season. They proved important to the team. They defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 final.
The Highs
Hyderabad’s top-notch performance was in 2016. They finished third on the points table. They had to win two consecutive matches to qualify for the finals. SRH had a great performance in the two knockout matches, and in the final match, they went on to beat the mighty RCB. It was the best performance for SRH and their captain, David Warner.
In 2018, their captain, Warner, was absent. This was due to the ball tampering incident. Kane Williamson led the team. They also had a great campaign in 2018. Williamson was the highest run scorer among all teams. They qualified for the finals in 2018 but just missed the beat as they lost against the Chennai Super Kings. Shane Watson got a great 100 for CSK in the finals, which was the reason for the loss of Hyderabad.
The Lows
After the team’s new formation in 2013, it was difficult for the team to path away up till 2014. After 2015, they gave decent performances and regularly qualified for the players. Their performance started deteriorating in 2021 when Captain Warner started having issues with the management. They finished last in 2021. Consecutively, in 2022, they were also in the eighth spot. In 2023, they were also at the bottom of the table.
Season by Season Performance of SRH
2023: 10th Place
In 2023, Aiden Markram was assigned to lead the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mayank Agarwal was the star taken by the team for 12 cr. The campaign was very bad. They won only four games out of their 14. The team’s overall performance was not up to the mark. They finished last on the table.
2022: 8th Place
With the ten teams being introduced in 2022, the SRH team cannot change their fortune. They won five consecutive matches after losing their first two games but lost their way in between by losing their last seven games. They finished 3rd last on the table.
2021: 8th Place
The consecutive streak of performance broke in 2021. Issues in the management started, and David Warner had a very bad tournament with the bat. The team lost 8 of their first nine matches and finished last in the tournament.
2020: 3rd Place
They had a good campaign in 2020. The IPL was held in the UAE. David Warner again had a very good run in 2020. They qualified overall for the second qualifier with the help of top players like Jason Holder, Wriddhiman Saha, and T Natarajan. They lost the second qualifier against the Delhi Capitals again.
2019: 4th Place
The consistency of the team’s performance continued with Warner returning to the team but not as a captain. He became the leading run scorer in the tournament and had a great partnership with Johnny Bairstow in most matches. They qualified for the eliminator in the fourth position but lost it against Delhi Capitals.
2018: 2nd Place
David Warner was banned from playing in the IPL of 2018. This was due to the ball-tampering incident. Kane Williamson was allowed to lead the team in Warner’s absence. Williamson was the leading runs scorer in the tournament. SRH team qualified for the finals. They lost in the 2018 IPL finals against the Chennai Super Kings. Shane Watson scored a big 100.
2017: 3rd Place
Following this, they had a very consistent performance. David Warner was the tournament’s top run-scorer. The overall campaign was very good for the team. The defending champions of 2016 lost the eliminator. Bhubaneswar Kumar was the top wicket-taker.
2016: Champions (1st Title)
David Warner took the command in 2016 and led his team to IPL victory. They finished third in the group stage. They beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the eliminator. In the second qualifier, they met against Gujarat Lions. In the finals, they beat RCB efficiently. David Warner was the second-highest run-scorer. He got great support from Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Mustafizur Rahman.
2015: 6th Place
David Warner got the captaincy in 2015. They failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2015. They finished sixth back-to-back. SRH won only seven games out of the total 14 matches. David Warner was the leading run-scorer of the tournament. It was a decent performance.
2014: 6th Place
In 2014, Shikhar Dhawan was given the captaincy. It was again transferred to Darren Sammy. The 2014 team did not have a proper balance. David Warner was also told to bat in the middle order. It was not his favourable position. They finished in the sixth spot. They won only six out of their 14 league games.
2013: 4th Place
Kumar Sangakkara was captain of SRH Team in 2013. He lost his captaincy midway through the tournament. The new captain was Cameron White. Dale Steyn was one of the top bowlers of the season representing Hyderabad, who led them to finish number four. They only had one opportunity to qualify for the finals, which they lost by losing the eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.
| Season | Performance |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10th Place |
| 2022 | 8th Place |
| 2021 | 8th Place |
| 2020 | 3rd Place |
| 2019 | 4th Place |
| 2018 | 2nd Place |
| 2017 | 3rd Place |
| 2016 | Champions |
| 2015 | 6th Place |
| 2014 | 6th Place |
| 2013 | 4th Place |
Top 5 Run-Scorers for SRH
Over the years, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have boasted a powerful batting line-up. Leading the charge is David Warner, who reigns supreme with a whopping 4014 runs in just 95 matches. Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson, and Manish Pandey have also been prolific scorers, amassing over 2000 runs each. Jonny Bairstow, despite playing fewer matches, impressed with his quickfire knocks, contributing over 1000 runs. These players have been instrumental in SRH’s success, consistently putting up big totals on the board.
- David Warner: 4014 runs in 95 matches
- Shikhar Dhawan: 2518 runs in 85 matches
- Kane Williamson: 2101 runs in 76 matches
- Manish Pandey: 1345 runs in 51 matches
- Jonny Bairstow: 1038 runs in 28 matches
Top 5 Wicket-Takers for SRH
SRH has a long-standing reputation for its bowling prowess. Leading the charge are Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has claimed 146 wickets in 129 matches, Rashid Khan with 93 wickets in 76 matches, Siddharth Kaul with 52 wickets in 43 matches, T Natarajan with 46 wickets in 41 matches, and Sandeep Sharma with 41 wickets in 43 matches.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 146 wickets in 129 matches
- Rashid Khan: 93 wickets in 76 matches
- Siddharth Kaul: 52 wickets in 43 matches
- T Natarajan: 46 wickets in 41 matches
- Sandeep Sharma: 41 wickets in 43 matches
FAQ’s
How many championships has Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won in IPL?
SRH won one IPL championship in 2016.
How many IPL finals has SRH played?
SRH appeared in two IPL finals (RCB vs SRH in 2016, CSK vs SRH in 2018).
Who has scored most runs for SRH in IPL?
David Warner (4014 runs in 95 matches) has scored most runs for SRH in IPL.
Who is the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (146 wickets in 129 matches) is the leading wicket-taker for SRH.
