IPL 2025 / SRH has an army of brilliant players, this could be their playing XI in the first match

Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad is all set to make a comeback in IPL 2025. The team, which reached the final last season, has strengthened both its batting and bowling. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in the opening pair, while Shami, Cummins and Jampa will play an important role in bowling.

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) performed brilliantly in IPL 2024 and reached the final, but they had to face defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the title match. SRH's explosive batting was the biggest reason for their success last season. Now, for IPL 2025, the team has made significant changes in its batting as well as bowling.

SRH's strong batting line-up

There will be no change in the opening pair of SRH for IPL 2025. Like last season, this time also Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will be seen opening the innings. Both these batsmen gave a blazing start to the team last season and made many records.

The middle order also looks very strong. The trio of Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen have the ability to demolish the bowling of any opposition team. Ishan Kishan was bought by SRH in the mega auction, and his explosive batting can prove to be very useful for the team. Reddy and Klaasen played brilliant innings last season and are expected to perform well this time too. At the same time, captain Pat Cummins can also score runs quickly when needed.

Strong bowling attack

SRH has a great balance of experienced and young players in the bowling department. The pair of Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel can give the team a strong start with the new ball. Apart from this, talented bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Jaydev Unadkat and Simarjit Singh strengthen the team's bowling attack.

Mohammed Shami's place in the playing XI is almost confirmed. Apart from this, according to the pitch and conditions, SRH can give a chance to either Adam Zampa or Rahul Chahar. Either Jaydev Unadkat and Simarjit Singh can be included in the team as the fourth bowler.

Probable Playing XI (SRH) - IPL 2025

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat/Simranjit Singh

Sunrisers Hyderabad Full Squad

Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Atharva Tayade, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (captain), Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjit Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Malinga.

First match against Rajasthan Royals on 23 March

SRH will play its first match this season against Rajasthan Royals on 23 March. It will be interesting to see how Sunrisers Hyderabad starts their campaign under the captaincy of Pat Cummins. Both the batting and bowling of the team look strong, due to which it can be expected that SRH will be successful in winning the title this time.