Sunrisers Hyderabad’s young batter, Aniket Verma, shone in a power-packed batting lineup, smashing a quick 36 off 13 balls. He was picked by SRH in the IPL 2025 auction for INR 30 lakh.
Verma was given the role of a power-hitter in the lower order, and the young batter stood out with a strike rate of 276.92, smashing five sixes.
Who is Aniket Verma?
Aniket Verma, an emerging Indian cricketer, has been named in the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on February 5, 2002, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, he plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh. A dynamic right-handed batsman, Verma is recognized for his aggressive stroke play and can also chip in with right-arm medium-pace bowling, adding depth to the team as a versatile all-rounder.
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Aniket Verma showcased his explosive batting in domestic cricket, including a 44-ball 120 for Faith Cricket Club and a 41-ball 123 in the 2024 Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20. He also scored an unbeaten 101 in the Men’s U-23 State A Trophy. Selected by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for IPL 2025, Verma made his debut on March 23 against Rajasthan Royals, scoring 7 off 3 balls. A powerful middle-order hitter, he complements Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. With his ability to bowl medium pace, SRH sees him as a potential impact player in their dynamic batting lineup.
