Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are a professional cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The team plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is India's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition. The Sunrisers wear an orange and black uniform and play their home games at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, which has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.
Owner:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad are owned by the Sun TV Network, a leading Indian television network. The team was previously owned by the Deccan Chargers, but was acquired by the Sun TV Network in 2012.
Coach:
The current coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad is Trevor Bayliss, a former Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 1985 to 1997. Bayliss has been coaching the Sunrisers since 2015 and has led the team to several successful seasons, including a championship title in 2016.
Captains:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad have had several captains throughout their history in the IPL. Some of the notable captains include:
- Kumar Sangakkara
(2013)
- Cameron White
(2013)
- Darren Sammy
(2014)
- David Warner
(2015-2017)
- Kane Williamson
(2018-present)
Records:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad have several records in the IPL, including:
- Most wins: 68
- Most appearances: 120
- Highest score: 223/3 (vs. Kings XI Punjab, 2018)
- Lowest score: 80 (vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013)
- Most runs scored: 2,381 (David Warner)
- Most wickets taken: 105 (Bhuvneshwar Kumar)
History:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad were founded in 2012, after the Deccan Chargers were terminated from the IPL. The team has been a consistent performer in the league since its inception, reaching the playoffs several times, including a championship title in 2016. The Sunrisers have a strong following in Telangana and play their home games at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, which has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.
Format:
The Sunrisers Hyderabad compete in the IPL, which is a Twenty20 cricket league that features eight teams from across India. The league is played over several weeks, with each team playing 14 matches in the regular season. The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, which consist of two semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final is crowned the IPL champion.
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