The Sunrisers Hyderabad will be determined to fight for the title yet again in IPL 2025. Having won the title in 2016 and losing the final last season, Pat Cummins and co will be determined to put up a strong performance this season. And for doing that, SRH will have to bank greatly on their 3 most important players.
Captain and leader of the pack, Pat Cummins naturally is one of the most important players in the team. The Aussie skipper was retained as was Proteas great Heinrich Klaasen. Latest addition, Mohammed Shami will also be one of the most crucial bowlers for the Hyderabadi outfits.
Heinrich Klaasen
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sunrisers Hyderabad have heavily banked on Proteas star Heinrich Klaasen as their number 1 player for IPL 2025. SRH retained the superstar for a whooping price of 23 crores as their number 1 pick on IPL 2025 Retention Day. An able keeper and a hard hitter, Klaasen totally fits the bill for the team.
His ability to play big shots and accelerate the innings makes him a vital asset for the team. Down the order if needed Klaasen can also don the role of an anchor to finish the innings which makes him the most important member of the team.
Pat Cummins
Role: Allrounder / Captain
Australia captain and SRH skipper Pat Cummins is also an important member in the team. Under his leadership, the team went on to play IPL 2024 finals and eventually lost out to Kolkata Knight Riders. Cummins is a born leader and will spearhead the pace unit.
His ability to bat down the order makes him a glorified all-rounder. A prudent schemer and his ability to deliver in high pressure situations also makes Pat Cummins as a very important member in the SRH setup.
Mohammad Shami
Role: Fast Bowler
Gujarat Titans shocked everyone when they didn’t retain ace pacer Mohammed Shami. And Sunrisers immediately jumped on the opportunity to take the speedster in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The Indian star was signed by the side for a price of 10 crores which proves to be one of the best buys of the auction.
Shami is a very good player and will lead the pace attack for the side along with Pat Cummins. Shami’s ability to pick wickets during powerplay and in the death overs makes him one of the best in the business.
