In a disappointing display during the IPL 2026 match on May 12, the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were bowled out for just 86 runs, losing to the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 82 runs. Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth criticized the team's batting performance, particularly targeting opener Abhishek Sharma for his aggressive yet ineffective approach. Srikkanth noted that Sharma, after hitting a six on his first ball, should have shown more caution instead of getting out on the fourth ball. The early dismissal of Travis Head, who managed only a four-ball duck, further compounded SRH's woes. Srikkanth expressed concern that such reckless batting would not lead SRH to become a championship team, urging players to apply themselves better in challenging conditions. Head's performance this season has been underwhelming, averaging just over 30 runs in 12 innings, highlighting the team's struggles.