Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had mixed fortunes in IPL editions held outside India, showing both strategic strengths and glaring weaknesses depending on conditions and form. Here's a breakdown of their overseas IPL performances:
🇿🇦 IPL 2009 – Not Applicable
SRH didn’t exist in 2009 — they replaced Deccan Chargers in 2013.
🏜️ IPL 2014 – UAE Leg (First 20 Matches)
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Performance in UAE:
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Played 5 matches, won 2, lost 3.
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Struggled with inconsistent batting and over-reliance on top order.
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Bowling was decent but didn’t have the teeth it would develop in later seasons.
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Missed the spark that they found in later years with Warner and Rashid Khan.
🏜️ IPL 2020 – Full Season in UAE
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Finished: 3rd (Playoffs)
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Highlights:
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Strong comeback in the second half after a shaky start.
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Won must-win games toward the end to seal a playoff berth.
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T Natarajan emerged as a death-over specialist.
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Rashid Khan was world-class on the UAE pitches — economical and threatening.
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David Warner led with intent and consistency.
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Playoff Journey:
🏜️ IPL 2021 – UAE Leg (Second Half)
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Finished: Last (8th)
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Performance Crash:
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Leadership chaos: Warner was dropped and later removed from captaincy.
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Batting collapsed regularly, and Warner’s poor form continued.
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No match-winners aside from glimpses from Jason Holder or Rashid.
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Couldn’t recover after a disastrous India leg (1 win in 7), and the UAE phase offered no revival.
🔍 Summary of SRH in Overseas Editions:
| Year |
Venue |
Finish |
Highlights |
Lowlights |
| 2014 |
UAE (partial) |
6th |
Steady bowling unit |
Fragile batting |
| 2020 |
UAE |
3rd |
Warner’s form, Rashid & Natarajan |
Mid-season inconsistency |
| 2021 |
UAE (2nd leg) |
8th |
Rashid, Holder’s fight |
Poor leadership, broken morale |
⚖️ Verdict:
SRH adapted very well in 2020, showcasing smart bowling tactics and gritty finishes. But in 2021, instability and team dynamics collapsed under pressure. Across editions, spin and death bowling have remained their overseas strengths, while batting depth and leadership clarity were often concerns.
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