SRH IPL History from 2013 to 2024: Stats, records, milestones, and more

Sunrisers Hyderabad came into being after the exit of former champions Deccan Chargers. Kavya Maran has become an eternal figure with the team cheering every movement in the field of play. Hyderabad crowd has been known for its passionate support of its stars and the love for David Warner is a prime example.

In just their 4^th campaign, Sunrisers Hyderabad were on the podium lifting the IPL title. David Warner’s side had beaten the more fancied Royal Challengers Bangalore side in front of their home fans. The next few years Sunrisers Hyderabad exhibited why they were one of the most consistent sides in the league.

Things began to change in 2021 with the public falling out of David Warner and Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s team management. Who can forget the tears shed by the Australian after he was dropped from the team?

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Sunrisers Hyderabad since then. Pat Cummins has been named as the new skipper of the side for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The SRH fans are hopeful that the change at the top can change their fortunes for the new season as well.

Let's look at the Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL journey from 2008 to 2024:

IPL 2013 – Superb first season for Sunrisers Hyderabad 

In their very first season in the Indian Premier League, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 4^th in the table. Players who had represented the Deccan Chargers retained their spots with the new side. Sunrisers Hyderabad lost in the Eliminator game to Rajasthan Royals to see their tournament end.

Shikhar Dhawan who had just made his Test debut for India scored 311 runs with the bat. The left-handed batter became the top scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their debut season. Amit Mishra was the lead wicket-taker for SRH in 2013 with 21 scalps.

IPL 2014 – David Warner Era Begins

After an amazing debut to their IPL journey, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished their second season in the 6^th place. This was the first year that David Warner played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Aussie became an instant hit. Sunrisers Hyderabad missed out on qualification by two points as they continued to impress the fans and experts.

David Warner sizzled with the bat in his debut season as he scored 528 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the leading wicket-taker with 20 scalps as the season ended with decent returns.

The game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings saw 416 runs being scored. This was the most number of runs scored in the season that year. Batting first SRH posted 205 runs on the board as PBKS chased down the score easily. The eventual finalists won the game by 6 wickets.

IPL 2015- Yet another mid-table finish

Just like the IPL 2014 edition, the 2015 season saw SRH finish 6^th in the table. Rajasthan Royals took the 4^th spot with 16 points while Hyderabad had to end the season with 14 points.

Needing to win their last few games, SRH slipped up and lost their final two games of the season. This hurt their chances as they missed out on a chance to make it to the playoffs. David Warner was the top scorer with the bat yet again with 562 runs while Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up 18 wickets. 

IPL 2016 – Reaching the promised land

The city of Hyderabad saw gold return to their land in the form of IPL tile during the 2016 season. David Warner was animated as he celebrated the title by beating RCB in front of their home fans. 

The Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper led from the front scoring 848 runs with the bat. It was a record-breaking season for the Aussie with the bat. David Warner recorded the most 90’s (3), Most half-centuries (9), and most fours (88) during the tournament. It was the swing and guile of Bhuvneshwar Kumar that helped SRH get 23 wickets from their pacer. 

IPL 2017 – Crashing out in the playoffs

David Warner saw his side finish third in the table during the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2017. This allowed the then-defending champions to make it to the playoffs once again. Kolkata Knight Riders though made sure that the title charge of SRH was stopped in the eliminator phase.

For the season in a row, it was David Warner who took the batting plaudits. The SRH skipper scored 641 runs with the bat to ensure yet another strong season. With the ball, it was Bhuvneshwar Kumar yet again who did the trick with 26 wickets. This made the Indian star pacer the highest wicket-taker for that season.

IPL 2018 – Second finals appearance and heartbreak

David Warner along with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were handed suspensions in 2018. The trio was charged after the in-famous ‘Sand-Paper Saga’ happened. Sunrisers Hyderabad were dealt with a major blow as David Warner had to sit out the IPL 2018 season.

Kane Williamson stepped up and led the side admirably to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to the finals. Chennai Super Kings who were coming back into the field after two years won the title. It was a near blemish-free season for Kane Williamson as his captaincy acumen reached new heights.

The Kiwi batting sensation scored 735 runs with a season-best 8 half-centuries for Sunrisers Hyderabad. With the ball, Sunrisers found a new hero in Rashid Khan who picked 21 wickets. Shikhar Dhawan wrote his name in the history books with 12 catches during the season.

IPL 2019 – Normal service resumes as David Warner returns

The Indian Premier League 2019 season brought better news for fans as David Warner was back. This was also the season that the world got to see the prodigious talents of Jonny Bairstow in the T20 format. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 4^th in the table before losing to Delhi Capitals in the eliminator.

After missing the IPL 2018 season, David Warner was at his best with the bat yet again. The Australian opener scored 692 runs for the season which was his best return for SRH. Khaleel Ahmed was the leading wicket-taker with 19 scalps for the season.

Jonny Bairstow and David Warner became the first opening batters to score IPL centuries in the same innings. Royal Challengers Bangalore saw the opening duo add 185 runs for the 1^st wicket. This was the best opening stand for the season as Bairstow (114) and David Warner (100*) destroyed the attack. The win by 118 runs was also the highest margin of win for a team that season.

IPL 2020 – Falling short of yet another IPL finals appearance

UAE was the venue as the 13^th season of the Indian Premier League was played in front of the empty arenas. Fans in Hyderabad saw with delight as their David Warner-Gaaru put on a clinic once again with his side. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3^rd in the table and made it past the dreaded Eliminator game. Playing in 2^nd Qualifier SRH lost Delhi Capitals to get knocked out of the tournament. For the 6^th time in seven seasons, David Warner was the top scorer with 548 runs.

The Aussie opener is the only player to score 500 runs per season in successive editions. Rashid Khan was back to his best with the ball taking 20 wickets for the season.

IPL 2021 – Decline begins as Umran Malik emerges

The 14^th season of IPL in 2021 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad finish last in the table. Manish Pandey was the leading scorer with the bat with just 292 runs. Rashid Khan put in another masterful performance with the ball taking 18 wickets.

David Warner was stripped of his captaincy and eventually removed from the team. The season was suspended when the second wave of COVID-19 hit India in early May 2021. Once the season restarted David Warner wasn’t even taken in the playing XI.

The season wasn’t all bad though as the team saw the emergence of Umran Malik. The Jammu and Kashmir bowler became one of the fastest bowlers in the league since his debut.

IPL 2022 – Umran Malik becomes the fastest Indian bowler

Sunrisers Hyderabad were spared the blushes in IPL 2022 thanks to the miserable showing by CSK and MI. Kane Williamson given the captaincy could see his side only reach 8^th in the table during the IPL 2022 season.

Young Abhishek Sharma was the lead scorer with the bat as he hit 426 runs during the season. Umran Malik picked up 22 wickets including a fifer to make his mark with the ball. This also earned the young pacer an India debut a few months down the line. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Umran Malik became the fastest Indian bowler to ever deliver a ball in IPL history. His 157 KPH ball during the game against Delhi Capitals sets the speedometers racing.

IPL 2023 – Abysmal finish under Aiden Markram

For the second time in three seasons, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished last in the table. The departure of Kane Williamson meant that Aiden Markram was given the captaincy. Harry Brook was picked for a huge sum of money. The English batter scored just one century in an otherwise forgettable season with the bat.

Heinrich Klaasen was the top scorer with the bat hitting 448 runs while Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up 16 wickets. Sunrisers Hyderabad could only manage 8 points in the season as they lost their last four games. If they had won all the games Aiden Markram would have seen his side play the playoffs.

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IPL 2024 – Pat Cummins set to step up? 

Australian pacer and skipper Pat Cummins became the first ever player to be brought for INR 20 Crores. Just a few days ago Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed the Aussie star as the new skipper of the side. Many fans are excited as Cummins comes in with a huge pedigree having won the ICC World Cup and the ICC World Test Championships. If Pat Cummins can continue to wield his magic wand, Sunrisers Hyderabad will become a formidable outfit. Can the Aussie inspire his side to their 2^nd IPL title? the fans and cricket lovers will get to know in a few months.