IPL 2025: Hopefully someone steps up for SRH to bat a bit longer, says Clarke

IANS April 12, 2025 237 views

Sunrisers Hyderabad finds themselves in a challenging position after losing four consecutive matches in IPL 2025. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed confidence in the team's potential to bounce back, highlighting their strong squad and historical performance. The upcoming match against Punjab Kings presents a critical opportunity for SRH to revive their playoff hopes. Clarke emphasized the need for batsmen to show more resilience and potentially adjust their aggressive approach to secure a much-needed victory.

"They're just too good a team to be sitting at the bottom" - Michael Clarke
IPL 2025: Hopefully someone steps up for SRH to bat a bit longer, says Clarke
New Delhi, April 12: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to make a turnaround in their fortunes in IPL 2025, adding that someone has to step up for them and bat for a longer period if they are to move up from the bottom of the points table.

Key Points

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SRH have lost four consecutive matches in IPL 2025

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Pat Cummins leads team seeking crucial victory

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Strong historical record against Punjab Kings

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Need batting stability to climb points table

SRH have lost four successive games in IPL 2025 and are at the bottom of the points table with just one win against their name. The Pat Cummins-led side needs their famed batting line-up and bowling to click against an in-form Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a crucial Saturday evening clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

“Cummins and company are due, that’s for sure. I can’t believe Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the bottom of the table - that’s unbelievable. There’s been a lot of talk about the 300-run game, but I’d like to think that’s behind them now.”

“They should be focused on just winning the next game. They’ve got a really good team and will continue with their aggressive approach. But if the moment calls for someone to steady the innings and bat a bit longer, hopefully someone will step up.”

“You’d expect they’ve learned from their earlier mistakes. They’re just too good a team to be sitting at the bottom. I really believe Pat Cummins and his side will turn it around this time,” said Clarke on JioStar.

SRH have a strong 16-7 head-to-head record against PBKS and have won four out of their last five meetings since 2022. At their home turf, SRH have lost only once out of nine times against PBKS. All of this should serve as a big boost to SRH in their quest to turn things around before they miss the bus for the IPL 2025 playoffs qualification.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
SRH's batting has been so inconsistent this season! We need someone like Abhishek or Markram to anchor the innings instead of going for big shots every ball. Hope they take Clarke's advice seriously 🤞
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Priya M.
Love how positive Clarke is about SRH! The team definitely has potential, just needs better shot selection. That 300+ game was fun but winning matters more 💛
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Arjun S.
Respectfully disagree with Clarke - SRH's problem isn't just batting. Their bowling in death overs has been terrible too. Need overall improvement, not just one department.
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Sanjana T.
The stats against PBKS look promising! Maybe this is the turnaround game we've been waiting for. Come on Orange Army! �🧡 #KeepBelieving
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Vikram P.
Cummins needs to lead from the front. As captain, he should take responsibility for both bowling changes and setting better batting examples. Too much talent in this team to be last!

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