As the deadline for retentions approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has reportedly decided to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The South African batsman is expected to fetch INR 23 crore, while the Australian all-rounder will be retained for INR 18 crore. Additionally, SRH might also retain the services of Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The IPL Governing Council has allowed each franchise to retain up to six players through retention or Right to Match (RTM) option.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured their spot in the Indian Premier League final after defeating the Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs. Spinners Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma played a crucial role in choking the Royals, setting up a clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. Despite a strong performance from Heinrich Klaasen, Hyderabad was unable to accelerate in the final overs, but Travis Head and Rahul Tripathi steadied the innings, leading them to victory. This will be Hyderabad's first final in six years and they are determined to take home their second IPL title.
West Indian batsman Shimron Hetmyer's return to the RR squad could prove to be a game-changer against SRH. In the past, the SRH pacers have been successful in slowing down the pace of their opponents' batting, even on occasions when they've given up a lot of runs. However, with Hetmyer's explosive hitting abilities, RR could turnthe tide in their favor. SRH's spinners have struggled this season, and with the return of Hetmyer's big-hitting, RR could unexpectedly dominate the final overs. Keep up with the latest news, scores, schedules and team updates for IPL 2024 on IPL Points Table.
In the upcoming match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Australian batsman Travis Head is expected to be a major threat to RR's chances. To counter his recent vulnerability against left-arm seamers, commentator Aakash Chopra suggests RR will likely use Trent Boult to exploit Head's weakness. Chopra also praises SRH's Abhishek Sharma for his impressive performance in the tournament and predicts that he may soon play for India.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma unleashed a brutal assault on the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers as Sunrisers Hyderabad raced to a 10-wicket win in the Indian Premier League. Head smashed a half-century in 16 balls, including three huge sixes, while Sharma scored 75 off 38 balls to chase down the target of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad continue their incredible run in the IPL, with an economy of 11.37 in the power play overs and reaching a total of 100 in under six overs for the fourth time this season. Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball, conceding just 12 runs off his four overs and taking two wickets to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to a score of 165-5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have set a new Indian Premier League (IPL) record for the highest-ever team total, with a stunning score of 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The Orange Army dominated the match from the very start, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge with their explosive batting performances. Despite RCB's efforts, SRH's total was further boosted by contributions from Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and Abdul Samad, making it the second-highest total in all T20s. RCB, who have been struggling this season, will now have to make a record-breaking comeback if they want to secure a win.
After an electrifying batting performance by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a comfortable 67-run win against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Head and Abhishek's 131-run opening stand off just 38 balls, consisting of 24 boundaries, helped SRH reach a massive total of 266/7. In response, DC's lone bright spot was Jake Fraser-McGurk's 65 runs off 18 balls, which included the fastest fifty of the season in 15 balls. However, SRH's T Natarajan's brilliant 4-19 contributed to DC's eventual collapse, handing SRH their fifth victory of the competition.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad had a dominant showing in the 35th match of the Indian Premier League 2024, posting an astounding 266 runs against Delhi Capitals. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma delivered a record-breaking performance at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with Shahbaz Ahmed adding a brilliant finish. As the match continues, fans eagerly await to see if Hyderabad can maintain their lead against the Capitals.
In a thrilling Indian Premier League match, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad displayed an exceptional batting performance, smashing 125 runs in the powerplay against Delhi Capitals. Their record-breaking partnership set a new benchmark in the world of cricket, leaving the fans in awe. The duo's destructive batting proved to be too much for DC's bowling lineup, as they secured a historic victory for SRH.
In a high-scoring match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head blazed their way to an impressive 125 runs in the first six overs. This shattered the previous record of 105 runs held by Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn. The duo's record-breaking performance left fans on the edge of their seats as they went head-to-head in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.