Ex-World Cup Winner Critiques SRH's Batting After Disappointing IPL Performance
Abhishek Sharma Slammed By Ex-World Cup Winner After SRH's Failure: "This Kind Of Batting Will Not Do"
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Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a dismal defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026, recording their lowest-ever total of 86 runs while chasing 169. Former World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head for their poor performances, emphasizing the need for better application in batting.
- 01SRH recorded their lowest total in IPL history at 86 runs.
- 02Abhishek Sharma scored just 6 runs after a promising start.
- 03Travis Head was dismissed for a duck, continuing his struggle this season.
- 04Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the team's lack of application and focus.
- 05SRH's batting unit failed to score above 15 runs among the top five batters.
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In a disappointing outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the team was bowled out for 86 runs, marking their lowest total ever in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history during their match against Gujarat Titans. Chasing a target of 169, none of SRH's top five batters managed to score more than 15 runs, with No. 8 Pat Cummins being the top-scorer with 19 runs off just nine balls. Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed his frustration over the performance, particularly criticizing Abhishek Sharma for his reckless dismissal after scoring just 6 runs. Srikkanth pointed out that Sharma's aggressive approach was misguided, especially after hitting the first ball for six. He also took aim at opener Travis Head, who failed to score and has struggled throughout the season. Srikkanth emphasized that to become a championship side, SRH needs to focus on application and not rely solely on aggressive batting.
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