Sunrisers Hyderabad: A franchise in transition

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is an Indian Premier League (IPL) team owned by Kalanithi Maran and Sun TV Network. The team was founded in 2012 after the Hyderabad-based Deccan Chargers were terminated by the IPL. SRH made their IPL debut in 2013 and won their first title in 2016. However, they have struggled in the last two seasons, finishing eighth. David Warner is the leading run-scorer for the franchise, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker.
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FULL NAME
Sunrisers Hyderabad
NICKNAME
SRH
FOUNDED
2012
TEAM OWNED BY
Kalanithi Maran, Sun TV Network
Sunrisers Hyderabad Facebook
Sunrisers Hyderabad Twitter
Sunrisers Hyderabad Instagram
MAIN PLAYERS
Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel
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ABOUT THE SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

Captain: Pat Cummins
CEO: K.Shanmugam
General Manager: Srinath Bhashyam
Team Manager: Vijay Kumar
Head Coach: Daniel Vettori
Assistant Coach: Simon Helmot
Batting Coach: Hemang Badani
Spin-Bowling and Strategic Coach: Muttiah Muralitharan
Fast Bowling Coach: James Franklin
Fielding Coach: Ryan Cook
Physio: Theo Kapakoulakis
Physical Trainer: Mario Villavarayan

Sponsors

Principal Sponsors: BKT, Kent Mineral RO, Jio, TCL, Dream 11
Simplify Partner: NBL
Official kit partner: Wrogn
Official fan merchandise partner: Fancode Shop
Celebration Partner: McDowell’s
Official Radio Partner: Red FM 93.5

Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, owned by Kalanithi Maran of the SUN Group, was founded in 2012. The team came into existence after the Hyderabad-based Deccan Chargers were terminated by the IPL. SRH made their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2013. They reached the playoffs in the first year, finishing a credible fourth. 

In 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad lifted their maiden and only IPL title to date, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 8 runs in the final. SRH batted first in the final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and posted 208/7. Skipper David Warner scored 69 off 38, while Ben Cutting clubbed an unbeaten 39 in 15 balls. RCB responded with 200/7 as Chris Gayle scored 76 off 38 and Virat Kohli 54 off 35.

SRH made it to the playoffs in the next four seasons as well. They reached the final for the second time in 2018 but went down to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten 117 off 57 balls. The franchise has been disappointed in the last two seasons, finishing eighth. In 2019 and 2020, they made it to the playoffs but couldn’t win the title. The next three seasons, 2021, 2022, and 2023, saw them struggling, and they couldn’t cross the league stage. The appointment of Pat Cummins as captain in 2024 did wonders for the franchise. They played the final but lost to KKR.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, which has a capacity of 55,000, is the franchise’s home ground. According to reports, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s brand value was $85 million in 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Address: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Contact Number: +91 7698121508
Email Address – Unavailable
Sunrisers Hyderabad official website – https://www.sunrisershyderabad.in/

 

RECORDS BY TEAM

  • Most runs in an IPL edition by a left-handed batter – (848) by David Warner during IPL 2016.
  • Most runs conceded in an innings (4/70) – Basil Thampi vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru, May 2018.
  • Second highest opening partnership in IPL (185) – vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad, March 2019

MAJOR STADIUMS

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad and is the home ground of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise. It is owned by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Located in the eastern suburb of Uppal, the stadium has a seating capacity of 55,000.

In 2015, the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, which is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, was selected as the secondary home ground for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The stadium has a 40,000 capacity.

FAQs about the SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

Who bids for Sunrisers Hyderabad?

The owner of SRH, Kavya Maran, daughter of Kalanithi Maran, who is the owner of Sun TV network, is always one of the most talked about franchise owners in IPL.

What is the Instagram ID of the Hyderabad IPL team?

The Instagram ID of Sunrisers Hyderabad is @sunrisershyd

What is the Instagram ID of the Hyderabad IPL team?

The Instagram ID of Sunrisers Hyderabad is @sunrisershyd

Who was the first captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Kumar Sangakkara captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first nine matches of IPL 2013. He was replaced by Cameron White for the next eight games.