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.

Addressing Bumrah’s recovery, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his absence leaves a big void as the team bids for a record sixth IPL title. When Clarke was to select his favourites for IPL 2025, he chose SunRisers Hyderabad, despite admitting that their bowling would be the deciding factor.