Sunrisers Hyderabad
Indian Premier League Cricket Franchise
🌍 India · Founded October 25, 2012
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is a professional franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Owned by Kalanithi Maran and Kaviya Maran of Sun Group, the franchise was established in October 2012 after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) terminated the former Hyderabad-based team, Deccan Chargers. SRH plays its home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
SRH made its IPL debut in the 2013 season, immediately establishing a reputation for tactical consistency by qualifying for the playoffs. The franchise achieved its greatest success in 2016 when, led by Australian batsman David Warner, it won its maiden IPL title by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs in five consecutive seasons from 2016 through 2020 and reached the final again in 2018 and 2024.
Historically known for having a formidable bowling attack capable of defending modest totals, the franchise evolved its tactical identity in the mid-2020s into an aggressive batting powerhouse, setting the record for the highest team total in IPL history. Key personnel associated with SRH include long-time captain David Warner, bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, captain Pat Cummins, and head coach Daniel Vettori.
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Franchise Founded
Sun Group acquired the Hyderabad franchise after the termination of Deccan Chargers by BCCI.
IPL Debut
Played its maiden season in the Indian Premier League, successfully qualifying for the playoffs.
Maiden IPL Title
Won its first Indian Premier League championship by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.
IPL Runners-Up
Reached the IPL final for the second time, finishing as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings.
Record Total and Finalists
Reached the IPL final under captain Pat Cummins after setting the record for the highest team total in IPL history.
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