Last season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the playoffs with 14 points by winning six straight games—something SRH will hope to replicate.

Cricket stars often face intense fan attention. Sachin Tendulkar once needed police protection due to massive crowds. Virat Kohli’s hotel room was invaded by a fan in 2022.

KKR’s calculated batting effort, led by Iyer and Rinku, set the tone for a strong all-round performance. They later capitalised on SRH’s high-risk approach, bowling them out for 120 in a convincing win.

Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), is a key figure in the Sun Group’s expanding sports and media ventures. She also oversees Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 and has a strong presence in other media enterprises.

These are the three SRH players who might have a much bigger role to play in the upcoming IPL. Check them out.