IPL 2025: 3 Game changers in SRH squad

SRH had a phenomenal IPL 2024 season, slightly missing out on the IPL championship. The previous season was also memorable for SRH as they set multiple records, including posting the highest team score of 287 runs against RCB.

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The question now is how SRH will fare in IPL 2025. To that end, here are three game-changers for SRH who could potentially help the team win the championship title this season.

1. Travis Head

Travis Head is an explosive opening batsman, and his IPL 2024 season was phenomenal. He single-handedly dominated the team's score during power plays, breaking records and setting the tempo for other batsmen. His aggressive batting ensured that opponents struggled to chase down targets. In fact, he almost single-handedly won matches for his team.

Travis Head is one of the key players who helped his team reach the IPL finals. During last season's IPL, his power play exploits made team scores appear competitively protected, even reaching 300. In one match against Hyderabad, he scored a record-breaking 102 runs off just 42 balls, helping his team post a competitive 287. Thanks to Travis Head's incredible innings, Opponents struggled to chase down the target. Based on his track record, Travis Head could be the game-changer for SRH this season as well.

2. Heinrich Klaasen

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Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retention across all IPL teams for IPL 2025 at INR 23 crores. He is a key player who plays in the middle order. Heinrich Klaasen has exceptional hitting ability, particularly against spin, making him a match-winner. He's a big player who consistently delivers when his team needs him most, standing tall and performing under pressure.

Klaasen can score quick runs whenever his team requires, making him a dangerous player in the middle order. Once he gets going, he can single-handedly win matches for his team. He particularly excels in death overs, where he plays powerful shots takes the bowlers on, and changes the game's momentum. His ability to change the game's course at any moment sets him apart from other players. He's one to watch and could be the game-changer for SRH this season as well.

3. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is another explosive opening batter for SRH. Abhishek Sharma had an exceptional run in the last season of IPL 2024, scoring 484 runs in 16 matches at an impressive strike rate of 204. He provided explosive starts to his team and was part of multiple record-breaking partnerships with Travis Head, which led to his promotion. In IPL 2025, he earned a whopping 14 crore, a massive rise from the 6.5 crore SRH paid him earlier.

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Since joining SRH, Abhishek has not only seen a significant increase in his earnings but also a surge in his fan following.  Abhishek Sharma has the potential to become a future superstar, not just for SRH but also for Team India.

Moreover, Abhishek can also bowl spin, providing SRH with flexibility in their lineup. He can contribute by bowling a few overs and helping his team. Therefore, Abhishek  Sharma is another player who could be the game-changer for the SRH team in the upcoming edition of IPL 2025.

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