Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opened their IPL 2025 campaign in style with a comprehensive victory, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling. Their well-balanced team delivered a statement performance, leaving their opponents struggling.

SRH’s Batting: Explosive Start Sets the Tone

Winning the toss, SRH chose to bat first, and their top order made the most of the decision.

  • Abhishek Sharma’s fiery start: The young opener smashed 64 off 32 balls, giving SRH a flying start. His aggressive approach put pressure on the opposition bowlers.
  • Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock: The SRH skipper played a composed 72 off 45 balls, anchoring the innings while accelerating at the right moments.
  • SRH posts 198/5: A late flourish from Heinrich Klaasen (28* off 14) ensured SRH set a daunting total of 198 runs.

SRH’s Bowling Attack Stuns the Opposition

Defending 198, SRH’s bowling unit proved why they are one of the most feared attacks in the league.

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s early strikes: The veteran pacer picked up 2 wickets in the powerplay, putting the opposition under immediate pressure.
  • Rashid Khan’s magic: The leg-spinner was unplayable, grabbing 3/19 in four overs, completely derailing the chase.
  • Comfortable win: The opponents could only manage 168/8, giving SRH a 30-run victory.

Key Performers

  • Aiden Markram (SRH): 72 off 45 – A captain’s innings.
  • Rashid Khan (SRH): 3/19 – A spin masterclass.
  • Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 64 off 32 – Explosive batting.

Can SRH Maintain Their Momentum?

With this emphatic win, SRH has shown that they are serious contenders for the title. Their batting depth and lethal bowling attack make them one of the teams to watch this season. Fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this level of performance in their upcoming matches.