SRH has been a consistent, successful franchise since its introduction to the IPL in 2013. They won the league in 2016 and made the playoffs for four seasons in a row. One of the major contributors to their success has been their powerful and skilled bowling team. Sunrisers Hyderabad has proudly had some excellent Indian and overseas bowlers over the years, so let’s look at the top five they have ever had.
#5 Jason Holder
Jason Holder’s signing up with the SunRisers prior to the 2020 season quickly paid dividends; Holder established himself as a mainstay of their starting XI, scoring crucial runs and taking 14 wickets in only seven matches. Holder earned 31 wickets in 16 games for the SunRisers at an average of 16.61 and an economy rate of 8.20, making his impact felt as the SunRisers made their playoff run.
#4 Siddarth Kaul
Siddarth Kaul has been a hidden gem for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. In 2018, he put together a near-perfect campaign that earned him the recognition of the Indian selectors, later seeing his debut in the national team. His exemplary performance in 2017, comprising 16 wickets in 10 matches, was followed up by an even more impressive 21 wickets in the following season. His superior command over the yorker and knuckleball ensured he had the opponents stumped in the death overs.
#3 T Natarajan
Natarajan always had a growing reputation for his pinpoint yorkers, and this served him well when India toured Australia. His performance was remarkable, earning him international recognition across formats. With 36 wickets from 29 matches at an average of 27.19 and an economy rate of 8.60, Natarajan is certainly a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become a household name at SRH due to his great performance in IPL over the years. He is truly the bowling leader, having won the Purple Cap in two consecutive seasons (2016 and 2017) and taking 130 wickets in 115 games – enough to place him agonizingly close to the top of the list.
#1 Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan stands out from the rest with a record that can’t be matched. Since 2017, he has featured in every Sunrisers Hyderabad game. His stats prove impressive – 93 wickets in 76 games with a remarkable average of 20.56 and an equally impressive economy rate of 6.33. These figures are incomparable and demonstrate why he is one of the most talented players in the IPL.
