Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will continue their aggressive batting approach in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, with a line-up featuring power hitters such as Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. Chopra also praises the team's strong middle order, highlighting the balanced combination of left-handers and right-handers. With their previous record-breaking performances in IPL 2024, SRH's batting unit is expected to put on a show for their home crowd in Hyderabad once again.
The Jharkhand team broke a world record in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 edition with a stunning victory over Arunachal Pradesh. Led by Ishan Kishan's incredible 77 runs off just 23 balls, Jharkhand was able to chase down a mere total of 93 runs in just 4.3 overs. Kishan's performance caught the attention of IPL teams, ultimately leading to his acquisition by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping 11.25 crore rupees. His former team, Mumbai Indians, must now be regretting their decision to let him go. With Kishan in their arsenal, SRH has a lethal batting lineup that is sure to cause destruction in the upcoming IPL season.
Ishan Kishan, who spent six years with the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), took to social media to express his gratitude for the team, city and fans. The wicketkeeper-batter had a successful stint with MI, amassing 2,325 runs in 89 matches, before being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore in the upcoming mega auction. The 26-year-old thanked the management, coaches and teammates for their support in a heartfelt farewell post.
On Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Auction, history was made when the 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was signed by Rajasthan Royals for a record-breaking price of Rs 1.10 crore. Suryavanshi, who hails from Bihar, recently made headlines by becoming the youngest player in India's premier First-Class tournament. Along with Suryavanshi, Eshan Malinga's signing by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1.20 crore was another notable moment in the auction. Malinga, a Sri Lankan pacer, impressed with his new-ball skills in the LPL and Emerging T20 Asia Cup.
In a highly competitive bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Australian all-rounder Tim David was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Rs. 3 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad initiated the bidding, but RCB quickly joined in and outbid them to secure David's services. This comes after he was released by Mumbai Indians earlier this year.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
In an exciting turn of events at the IPL mega auction 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the winning bid for star Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After his surprise release from Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kumar sparked a heated bidding war with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, ultimately fetching a whopping Rs 10.75 crore from RCB to bolster their bowling attack for the 2025 season.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad team made some strategic moves at the upcoming season's IPL auction, securing top players like Mohammad Shami and Ishan Kishan. Along with eight new additions to their squad, SRH also has one RTM card and a remaining purse worth Rs. 5.51 crore, as they aim to solidify their winning chances with a strong international line-up and retain their key players from the previous season, including Pat Cummins and Travis Head.
The 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stocking up on strong bowling options, as they brought in a total of five new bowlers on day 1. Senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel were bought for Rs 10 crore and Rs 8 crore respectively, while spinners Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar were brought in for Rs 2.40 crore and Rs 3.20 crore. The franchise's costliest purchase on Sunday was young wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan, signed for Rs 11.25 crore. With a strong bowling and lower-order batting lineup, SRH looks to be a formidable team in the upcoming season.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction witnessed a heated bidding war for young wicket-keeper opener Ishan Kishan. The 26-year-old left-handed batsman was eventually bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping price of INR 11.25 crore. With his success in international cricket and impressive IPL record, Kishan has become one of the most sought-after players in the auction. His previous teams, Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians, also showed interest in him but it was SRH who secured his services.