Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), after a promising start in IPL 2025 with a massive score, has faced a significant decline due to underperforming key players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and middle-order batsmen. The bowling attack, especially the spin department, has struggled to make an impact, contributing to the team's potential playoff elimination despite initial high expectations and aggressive strategies.
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