Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost the 2024 IPL final to Kolkata Knight Riders and aims for redemption in the 2025 season. Key batters to watch include Travis Head, the world’s no. 1 T20I player, who scored 567 runs in 2024, and Abhishek Sharma, the world’s second-ranked T20I batter known for his record-fast fifty in IPL. Ishan Kishan, acquired for INR 11.25 Crore, joins as a dynamic wicket-keeper batsman, while Henrich Klaasen, retained for INR 23 Crore, is expected to leverage his hard-hitting ability. Abhinav Manohar, a promising talent, hopes to showcase his skills after a quieter stint with the Gujarat Titans.
The former IPL title holder, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), faced a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the 2024 season. After a stellar campaign but falling short at the final step, SRH aims to mount another title bid and recover their status this season. In this piece, SportsTiger reviews the top 5 batsmen from the SRH lineup for the IPL 2025 season.
Top 5 Batsmen in SRH’s IPL 2025 Roster
Travis Head
Ranked as the world’s number one T20I batter, Travis Head has played only 25 IPL matches so far but has made a significant impact in the league with impressive performances last season. With 567 runs in the 2024 season, including four half-centuries and one century, along with an astonishing strike rate of 191, Head looks to maintain his explosive style in the upcoming season.
Abhishek Sharma
The promising young Indian batter, currently ranked second in T20I, will aim to establish a strong opening partnership with Travis Head. In 2024, Abhishek Sharma achieved SRH’s fastest IPL fifty in just 16 balls, contributing to the team’s highest-ever total of 277 in IPL history against the Mumbai Indians, a record later surpassed. Sharma’s impressive recent T20 performance for the Indian national team has set high expectations for his contributions this season.
Ishan Kishan
The left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, a crucial player for his previous team, the Mumbai Indians, has been signed by Sunrisers for INR 11.25 Crore during the IPL 2025 auction. His consistent contributions with MI make him a solid addition to the first team as he joins a lineup of top-notch batters.
Henrich Klaasen
The South African wicketkeeper-batter has been a part of the Hyderabad franchise for the last two seasons and was retained for INR 23 Crore ahead of IPL 2025. Klaasen’s exceptional ability to handle spin bowling and his powerful finishing skills will be key as he aims to validate the trust that SRH has placed in him.
Abhinav Manohar
A talented right-handed batsman, Manohar has demonstrated significant potential in domestic cricket and was acquired by SRH for INR 3.2 Crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. He made his IPL debut in 2022 with the Gujarat Titans, where he played for three seasons. Despite featuring in only two matches for GT in the 2024 season, he aims to prove his worth whenever he gets the opportunity with Sunrisers Hyderabad.