Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of best-performed sides in the Indian Premier League since entering the competition in 2013.
The side, previously-led by David Warner, has been a consistent finals threat and will look to return to the finals and return to the glory of their 2016 title.
The side has good think-tank in Head Coach Tom Moody and Mentor VVS Laxman — a duo that has seen the franchise scale new heights in last few years.
Hyderabad did manage to sign in-form players like Manish Pandey, Carlos Brathwaite and Shakib Al Hasan for this year’s competition.
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About the Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Coach | Tom Moody |
| Captain | Kane Williamson |
| IPL titles | 1 – 2016 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad 2018 IPL fixture
| Opponent | Date | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | Monday, April 9th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
| Mumbai Indians | Thursday, April 12th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Saturday, April 14th | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 8pm IST |
| Kings XI Punjab | Thursday, April 19th | IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 8pm IST |
| Chennai Super Kings | Sunday, April 22nd | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 4pm IST |
| Mumbai Indians | Tuesday, April 24th | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 8pm IST |
| Kings XI Punjab | Thursday, April 26th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sunday, April 29th | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 4pm IST |
| Delhi Daredevils | Saturday, May 5th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Monday, May 7th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
| Delhi Daredevils | Thursday, May 10th | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi | 8pm IST |
| Chennai Super Kings | Sunday, May 13th | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 4pm IST |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Thursday, May 17th | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 8pm IST |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Saturday, May 19th | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 8pm IST |
How will the Sunrisers Hyderabad go in 2018?
David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were the only two players retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for this year’s competition.
But Warner’s time in the IPL came to an abrupt end after the recent ball-tampering saga that saw him suspended from Australian cricket for 12 months. The Sunrisers decided to extend that suspension to the IPL for 2018 and have turned to New Zealander Kane Williamson to lead the side in his absence.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s biggest strength is their top order as Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey are included in the setup for the coming season. Dhawan has been in excellent form for India at the top of the innings this season. The left-hander will be keen to produce greater consistency with the bat in order to help Sunrisers go the distance in this year’s competition.
Kane Williamson is a big player for Sunrisers in the batting department. New Zealand batsman has done well for the franchise last season and will be keen to a do bulk of scoring at the top of the innings.
Hyderabad have plenty of all-rounders in their squad for this year’s competition. Mohammad Nabi, Deepak Honda, and Bipul Sharmaare all capable of delivering with bat and ball.
Shakib Al Hasan will be a good addition to the franchise as the all-rounder has produced scintillating performances for Bangladesh in the last couple of years. Shakib played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League.
Another big player signed by Sunrisers is West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, who will be keen to play a proactive role for the side in this year’s competition. Brathwaite has not been able to maintain his form with the bat and ball after his heroics in the 2016 T20 World Cup final against England.
Wriddhiman Saha is the first-choice keeper for the franchise for the coming season. In the bowling department, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a top quality pace option in Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who topped the bowling charts in the last two seasons. Kumar has been excellent with the new ball and provided early breakthroughs for the side. He has improved a lot and does execute his variations with perfection at the back end of an innings.
In 2017 Indian Premier League, Leg-spinner Rashid Khan did well in his first stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rashid has gained a lot of recognition and fame and was part of the Adelaide Strikers side that won the Big Bash League this year. The Afghanistan-born player will be keen to continue good form with the ball in this year’s competition.
Sunrisers Hyderabad futures betting
Sunrisers Hyderabad is among the favourites to lift the crown this season. At William Hill, Delhi is positioned at +600 to win the title.
Tips for betting on Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Most wickets betting: Bhuvneshwar was leading wicket-taker in 2017 Indian Premier League with 26 wickets in 14 games. The pace bowler will be keen to continue his rich vein of form in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League. There is no doubt that he has been the standout bowler in the competition for the past two years.
- Most runs betting: Kane Williamson will definitely hold the key for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the batting order. New Zealand captain has been in good form and seemed to have found his mojo with the bat this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Likely XI
Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Billy Stanlake, Siddharth Kaul, Kane Williamson, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Shakib Al Hasan/Carlos Brathwaite, Sachin Baby.
