The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting powerhouse, once the envy of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has struggled to replicate its 2024 season. Despite having a talented lineup, SRH has failed to consistently post big scores, and their batting style has not been productive. We explore the reasons behind SRH‘s struggles and what they need to do to regain their batting mojo.
The recent match against the Mumbai Indians
In the recent match against the Mumbai Indians, SRH managed to score only 162–5 on the slowish Wankhede pitch. This was a far cry from the high-scoring matches they were known for in the previous season. Abishek Sharama, who scored a century in SRH’s last game, managed only 40 runs in the match, while Heinrich Klaseen’s late surge helped SRH to reach a somewhat respectable total.
What went wrong?
The team’s batting style, which was once characterised by its aggression and ability to score runs at a brisk pace, has not been quite productive so far. SRH batsmen have struggled to time the ball well where the variable bounce of the pitch has made it difficult for them to score freely. The team’s inability to post the big scores has ultimately cost them dearly in crucial matches.
The impact of the pitch
The Wankhede pitch, known for its slow and low bounce, has not suited SRH’s batting style. The team’s batsmen have struggled to score freely, and the variable bounce has made it difficult for them to time the ball well.
Key players’ performance
SRH’s key players, including Abishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaseen, struggled to make a big impact in the match. Abhishek Sharma, who had scored a century in SRH’s last game, managed only 40 runs in this match, while Heinrich Klaassen’s late surge was not enough to propel SRH to a big score.
What needs to change
The team’s batting unit needs to work on building partnerships, rotating the strike, and playing more responsibly to post big scores. With some tweaks to their batting approach and a bit of luck, SRH can regain its batting mojo and become a formidable team in the IPL once again.
The importance of partnerships
Partnerships play a crucial role in cricket, and SRH’s batting unit needs to work on building partnerships to post big scores. The team’s batsmen need to focus on rotating the strike and scoring against the opposing team.
Can SRH turn things around?
The question on everyone’s mind is: What was wrong with SRH batting? Is it the lack of consistency, the impact of the pitch or something entirely? One thing is certain: SRH needs to get its batting unit firing on all cylinders if it wants to make a deep run in the tournament. Can they turn around and reclaim their spot as one of the top-scoring teams in the league? Only time will tell, but with 5 defeats from 7 matches, they need to pull their socks up quickly.
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