By Admin In IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad had to face a very embarrassing defeat against Gujarat Titans. Chasing the target of 169 runs, Hyderabad team was reduced to just 86 runs. This also became the team’s lowest score in IPL history. After this defeat, questions are being raised continuously on the team’s batting. Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth strongly criticized the Hyderabad batsmen. Especially he expressed his displeasure regarding the shot selection of young batsman Abhishek Sharma.
Abhishek Sharma hit a brilliant six on the first ball of his innings. But even after this he continued trying to play big shots. Playing in a hurry, he got out after scoring only 6 runs. Srikanth said that it is not wise to attack every ball. One should bat after understanding the situation of the match.
Travis Head was also a complete flop
Hyderabad’s second opener Travis Head was out without opening the account in this match. Srikanth also raised questions on his batting. He said that Travis Head has not been able to time the ball properly this entire season. He got lucky in some matches, but this time he was a complete flop.
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Rabada’s bowling broke his back
Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada bowled brilliantly. He kept the Hyderabad batsmen under complete pressure with his fast pace and precise line length. The batsmen had no answer to his balls. The condition was so bad that the team captain pat cummins Became the team’s biggest scorer by scoring 19 runs. This clearly showed that the entire batting unit had failed miserably.
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Now there is a need to change the strategy
After this defeat, questions are being raised on Hyderabad’s strategy. Cricket experts believe that the team will have to get out of the mindset of playing only big shots. If Hyderabad has to become a strong contender in IPL 2026, then the batsmen will have to play responsibly and intelligently.