How to Understand the Downfall of Sunrisers Hyderabad? IPL 2025
- By Dr. AK Rana
A buzzing question not just among fans, but one that’s echoing within the Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout—from the players to the coach.
They stormed into the season by setting a jaw-dropping 286-run target in their opener. Victory felt like destiny. Every batsman ended with a strike rate over 200.
Ruthless, fearless, pure power-hitting.
That’s how they were trained.
That’s their mindset:
Step on the pitch. Hit big. Forget singles—go for the skies from ball one.
And hey, it worked!
So no one questioned it.
But that’s the order of nature—
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Only when you lose do questions start flying.
Even a flawed strategy seems genius when you’re winning.
Apply this anywhere—sports, your workplace, or life—you’ll get what I mean.
Now, social media is buzzing with theories.
Some wild, some funny, and a few that make you pause:
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1. The Fantasy Cricket Conspiracy Theory
SRH is losing on purpose… to bankrupt fantasy players!
Yes, the idea is: people put money on their big-hitting stars, expecting fireworks. But SRH keeps flopping, leading to massive losses. And once no one bets on them anymore—bam! They’ll start winning again.
Ha…Ha…Ha.
If this is true, maybe it’s time for SRH to start winning again—because no one’s betting on them now anyway. Or are they?
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2. The Navratri Theory
This one’s hilarious. Navratri—a 10-day holy Indian festival—was on. So the “demons” of SRH (aka the bat-swinging beasts) lost their powers.
Ha…Ha…Ha.
Well, Navratri is over now. So maybe the powers are returning?
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3. The Pitch Theory
Some fans believe the pitches were too batting-friendly—tailored to encourage massive totals for higher TRP. SRH thrived on that.
But after complaints and tweaks, the scores are back to under-200 territory. And suddenly, SRH looks shaky.
Why?
Because their bowling was never lethal.
Their batting masked everything.
And without run-favoring pitches, the mask has slipped.
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4. The Mindset Problem – Sunrisers Hyderabad
Now here’s the real deal.
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SRH’s whole franchise has a single-track mindset:
“Hit big from ball one.”
But pitches vary.
Bowling attacks change.
And guess what—opposition bowlers have studied them well.
Fame comes with surveillance.
Your every shot, your patterns—they’re decoded.
If you keep repeating, you’re bound to get caught.
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“You can’t keep winning while others stand still.”
Oppositions adapt.
So should you.
What SRH needs now is balance.
Hit big, yes.
But also take singles.
Rotate strike.
Take calculated risks, not blind swings.
Here’s a simple 4-step game plan:
1. Settle down. Let the nerves calm.
2. Don’t lose early wickets. Build a platform.
3. Let openers lay the foundation.
4. When one batter is in form, the other rotates strike.
Keep the game flowing.
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You see, by easing pressure on yourself,
you transfer that pressure to the bowler.
And under pressure, they slip up.
That’s when you pounce.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad has had a long break.
Coach and captain—the ever-calm Pat Cummins—must be regrouping with the same thoughts.
It’s time to hit back.
The season is still young.
But wait too long, and the playoffs may drift out of reach.
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