Sunrisers Hyderabad Might Retain 5 Players Before IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Updated At: 2024/10/01

BCCI has made some changes to the IPL retention rule. As per the new rules, every franchise can retain 5 players and they can buy back a released player after the auction as per the RTM rule.

The runner-ups of IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to have a long list of potential retained players. They had an exceptional run in the previous season of IPL and set multiple records on their way to the final.

Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad saw a revival of their quality of cricket. On the ground, the team looked liberated and confident to face any ferocious bowling attack.

However, it was an unfortunate scene in the final game as their primary strength became their reason for defeat. The batters came short against the Kolkata Knight Riders and hence the franchise failed to lift the trophy.

IPL 2025 is another opportunity to continue their rhythm in the league and the franchise is expected to retain 5 players before the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

The IPL online betting will take centre stage once IPL 2025 mega auctions are completed.

1) Pat Cummins

Sunrisers Hyderabad looked like a completely different team under the leadership of Pat Cummins. The Australian led the team from the front becoming the 2nd highest wicket-taker for the team.

His decision-making power under the pressured situation was impeccable and the franchise is expected to show their trust in Cummins for the upcoming season.

Pat Cummins IPL 2024 Bowling Stats

	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Pat Cummins	16	18	31.44	9.41

2) Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma, the ferocious opener for Hyderabad in the previous season, is likely to continue his association with the team. Throughout IPL 2024, Sharma came out as one of the most feared batters and provided a solid start to the team from the top.

Abhishek Sharma IPL 2024 Batting Stats

	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Abhishek Sharma	16	484	32.26	204.21

3) Travis Head

Another Hyderabad batsman who bamboozled the bowlers in IPL 2024 was Australia’s Travis Head. He was one of the primary reasons for Hyderabad reaching the finals of IPL 2024.

Travis Head IPL 2024 Batting Stats

	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Travis Head	15	567	40.50	191.55

4) T Natarajan

With Pat Cummins, T Natarajan walked shoulder to shoulder in IPL 2024. He was the leading wicket-taker for Hyderabad with equally good economy in the tournament.

T Natarajan IPL 2024 Bowling Stats

	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
T Natarajan	14	19	24.47	9.27

5) Heinrich Klaasen

The presence of Heinrich Klaasen in the middle order made things easier for the top order of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Whenever the top order failed to score runs, Klaasen came to the rescue for the team.

Heinrich Klaasen IPL 2024 Batting Stats

	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Heinrich Klaasen	15	479	39.19	171.07

The betting apps in India will have the best betting odds for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025.