Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Captain, Vice-Captain, Brand Ambassador, Logo Details

Captain - Pat Cummins

Vice Captain - Bhuvaneshwar Kumar

Jersey - Orange and Black

Theme Song - Sunrisers Anthem

Major Rival(s) - Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians.

Sister franchise(s) - Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20)

Logo - Orange Eagle with Sunrisers Hyderabad written below.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad a.k.a. SRH is a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, which participates in the Indian Premier League. Sunrisers Hyderabad was founded in 2012 and they replaced the Deccan Chargers in the IPL. The team has Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, in Hyderabad for its home ground which has a capacity of 55,000.

SRH has been once on the IPL winners list so far, when they defeated the prime contender of that season, RCB in the finals of IPL 2016. The Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun TV Network.

The IPL team is currently in somewhat of a transition phase as SRH recently announced a change in their leadership role. Aiden Markram, who captained SRH during IPL 2023, has now been released from his captaincy duties. SRH have named Pat Cummins as their new skipper ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The Australian pacer is also their most expensive player in history after the franchise bought him for a whopping INR 20.50 crore.

Earlier this year, the Sunrisers franchise even named Daniel Vettorri as their head coach while James Franklin will don the bowling coach role.

SRH IPL 2024 squad:

Sunrisers Hyderabad History

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) entered the IPL scene in 2013, filling the void left by the Deccan Chargers whose journey ended due to financial troubles.

SRH quickly established themselves as a consistent team. Their big breakthrough came in 2016 under the leadership of the explosive batsman David Warner. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling final to clinch their maiden IPL title.

IPL 2013

In their debut IPL season (2013), Sunrisers Hyderabad exceeded expectations. They started strong, winning their opening match and performing well at home. Their bowling attack, featuring Dale Steyn and Amit Mishra, was a major strength. Though they didn't win the trophy, they reached the playoffs but were knocked out in the Eliminator stage by Rajasthan Royals.

Place: 4th

Captains: Kumar Sangakkara and Cameron White

IPL 2014

The Sunrisers Hyderabad's 2014 IPL season wasn't their most successful. Despite having stars like Shikhar Dhawan and a new addition in David Warner, they fell short of the playoffs. They finished the season in 6th place with 6 wins and 8 losses. Though they didn't qualify, it marked the beginning of David Warner's journey with SRH, a journey that would see them become IPL champions just two years later.

Place: 6th

Captains: Shikhar Dhawan and Darren Sammy

IPL 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2015 campaign started with promise under David Warner's captaincy. Despite Warner's impressive performance, which earned him the Orange Cap for most runs, the team's over-reliance on their top order and inconsistent selection choices led to a mid-table finish. They secured 7 wins but also faced 7 losses, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

Place: 6th

Captains: David Warner

IPL 2016

The 2016 IPL season was a dream run for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Led by David Warner's explosive batting and a potent bowling attack featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman, they clinched their maiden IPL title. They finished the season with 11 wins and 6 losses, showcasing consistent play throughout the tournament. Their bowling attack was particularly impressive, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar even bagging the Purple Cap for the most wickets.

Place: Winners

Captains: David Warner

IPL 2017

Entering the 2017 IPL as defending champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a strong start. Led by David Warner's Orange Cap-winning performance (most runs) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Purple Cap (most wickets), they secured a playoff spot. However, their journey ended in the Eliminator stage with a loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite falling short of retaining the title, SRH finished third on the points table, showcasing their continued strength in the league.

Place: 3rd

Captains: David Warner

IPL 2018

Despite losing David Warner to a ban, Sunrisers Hyderabad persevered in IPL 2018. Under Kane Williamson's captaincy, they finished the league stage with 10 wins and 7 losses, securing a playoff spot. Their journey continued with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2, but ended with a defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the final. However, they had a lot to celebrate with Williamson becoming the season's leading run scorer (Orange Cap) with 735 runs.

Place: Runner-ups

Captains: Kane Williamson

IPL 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad's 2019 IPL season wasn't their strongest. Despite David Warner's impressive batting performance, which earned him the orange cap for most runs, the team finished with only 6 wins and 9 losses in the league stage. They secured a playoff spot but were eventually knocked out in the Eliminator by the Delhi Capitals.

Place: 4th

Captains: Kane Williamson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IPL 2020

Led by the returning David Warner, Sunrisers Hyderabad defied a rough start marked by injuries. They clinched a playoff berth for the fifth year running. Despite a Qualifier 2 defeat to the Capitals, the season unearthed new stars. Players like Jason Holder, Sandeep Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, and T Natarajan rose to the occasion, salvaging the campaign after a shaky beginning with six losses in the first nine games.

Place: 3rd

Captains: David Warner

IPL 2021

IPL 2021 was a forgettable season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their batting faltered, and despite a bowling attack led by Rashid Khan, they couldn't find consistent wins. A captaincy change from David Warner to Kane Williamson mid-season didn't improve their fortunes. They finished a disappointing eighth, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

Place: 8th

Captains: David Warner, Manish Pandey and Kane Williamson

IPL 2022

IPL 2022 was another disappointment for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a promising start with 5 wins in their first 7 games, they lost momentum and slumped with five consecutive defeats. This inconsistency, coupled with some underwhelming performances from key players, saw them miss the playoffs, finishing the season in 8th place.

Place: 8th

Captains: Kane Williamson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IPL 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad underwent a significant overhaul for IPL 2023. With a new coach in Brian Lara and Aiden Markram as captain, their season was a mixed bag. They started with a win but inconsistency plagued them throughout. Despite impressive performances from Heinrich Klaasen and flashes of brilliance from young guns, they ultimately finished with the wooden spoon. It was a dismal year for the Orange Army.

Place: 10th

Captains: Aiden Markram and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Find the Sunrisers Hyderabad Match schedule, timings, venues and match details on Sportskeeda.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Administration and Support Staff

Head Coach: Daniel Vettorri

Assistant Coach: Simon Helmot

Fast-bowling Coach: James Franklin

Batting Coach: Hemang Badani

Spin-bowling Coach: Muttiah Muralitharan

Fielding Coach: Ryan Cook

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Team Sponsors

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Kit

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 All-time Team Stats

Batting Stats

Most Runs: David Warner: 4014

Most Centuries: David Warner: 2

Most Fifties: David Warner: 40

Fastest Fifty: David Warner: 20 balls

Fastest Century: David Warner: 43 balls

Best Batting Average: David Warner: 49.55

Best Strike Rate: Heinrich Klaasen: 177.08

Most Sixes: David Warner: 143

Most Fours: David Warner: 379

Highest Individual Score: David Warner: 126

Bowling Stats

Most Wickets: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar: 146

Best Economy: Rashid Khan: 6.33 (minimum 100 balls)

Best Bowling Figures: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar: 4.0-19-5

Best Bowling Average: Jason Holder: 16.61 (minimum of 100 balls)

Most Maidens: Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 10

Most Runs Conceded: Basil Thampi: 4.0-70-0

Most 4 Wickets: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar: 2

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Team Performance

Fan Base

Sunrisers Hyderabad fans identify themselves as the 'Orange Army' and they are quite worthy of the name. The orange army makes it sure to rally behind their team through thick and thin. The entire stadium gets covered in orange, everytime SRH plays at their homeground. The SRH squad considers their fans an essential part of their team.

The official Instagram handle of SRH has 3.3 million followers while their Twitter account has 3.2 million followers. On YouTube the official Sunrisers Hyderabad account has over 820K subscribers. Sunrisers Hyderabad's Facebook page is also very active with regular updates and uploads with millions of followers.

The updated list of Sunrisers Hyderabad Team 2024 can be viewed here.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 Squad: Players to Watchout

Travis Head (Opener):

SRH's batting heavily relied on finding a stable opening partner in IPL 2023. Head, with his experience at the top of the order for Australia, brings much-needed solidity. He's also a clean hitter with the ability to capitalize on fielding restrictions, making him a key player for SRH's success. He was picked up for INR 6.80 Crore at the IPL 2024 auction.

Pat Cummins (Pacer):

The big-ticket buy of IPL 2024, Cummins brings much more than just his express pace. He's a seasoned campaigner with experience leading bowling attacks in international cricket. His ability to hit the deck and pick up crucial wickets in the death overs makes him a true match-winner for SRH. He will lead the side in IPL 2024 edition.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pacer):

A stalwart of SRH's bowling attack for years, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a swing-bowling enigma. His ability to consistently find the yorker at the death and exploit early swing with the new ball makes him a vital cog in the SRH bowling unit. Injuries hampered him last season, but a fit Bhuvi can be a real asset for SRH.

Heinrich Klaasen (Wicket-keeper batsman):

This South African wicket-keeper brings a dynamic element to the SRH middle order. An aggressive batsman with a wide range of strokes, Klaasen can take the bowling apart on his day. His experience playing in high-pressure situations for South Africa will be invaluable for SRH, especially when they need quick runs or someone to steady the ship.

Umran Malik (Pacer):

Umran Malik is a young gun in the SRH arsenal, turning heads with his raw pace. This Jammu & Kashmir pacer impressed as a net bowler in 2021, earning a debut and becoming an IPL sensation for clocking over 150 kmph consistently. Since then, he's honed his skills and even made his India debut. While control can be an issue, his sheer pace makes him a wicket-taking threat. IPL 2024 will be a vital stage for him to refine his game and solidify his national team spot. Expect the crowds to roar as he unleashes his fiery pace!

FAQs

Q) Who is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain in IPL 2024?

A) Pat Cummins will take the leadership for the side ahead of IPL 2024.

Q) How many times have SRH won IPL?

A)Sunrisers won their only IPL title in 2016, beating RCB in the finals.

Q) Are Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad the same?

A) Sunrisers Hyderabad replaced Deccan Chargers in 2012 and played their maiden season in the 2013 IPL. Sun TV took over after Deccan Chronicle went bankrupt.