Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season's IPL runners-up, entered IPL 2025 with a wave of optimism. Armed with a power-packed top order, an aggressive batting strategy, and key acquisitions like Ishan Kishan, they aimed to breach the 300-run barrier consistently. Their opening match showcased this potential, posting a massive 286 against Rajasthan Royals. However, that early promise quickly faded as SRH's campaign spiraled into inconsistency. With just three victories in their first ten games, the team is almost out of playoff reach. The slide was a result of various factors: the disappointing performance of star openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, a struggling middle-order featuring Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, and a bowling attack that was short on bite, especially in the spin department. Skipper Pat Cummins couldn't front-lead, and the lack of reliable Indian pacers and good spinners exposed huge crevices in their gameplan. With next season's IPL in 2026 in perspective, SRH will have to urgently implement correcting steps. Follow are the 5 Fixes SRH Need To Implement After A Dismal IPL 2025 Season to change their luck. 5 Fixes SRH Must Make After a Poor IPL 2025 Season Revalidate Ishan Kishan's Role and Composition Image Source : BCCI Ishan Kishan was supposed to revolutionize SRH after his record-acquisition. His century in the inaugural match of IPL 2025 only intensified expectations. But the bright beginning soon fizzled out. Kishan's performance plummeted as the season went on, managing just 196 runs at a paltry average of 24.50 in 10 games. As a batting wicketkeeper, he couldn't stabilize the innings or play the late game burst that SRH so dearly required. His strike rate dropped alarmingly, lacking fluency and confidence. Kishan's failure to turn strike and forge alliances added to SRH's fragile middle-order. He also didn't do well behind the wickets, with lapses that proved costly in tight games. SRH now have to decide if Kishan is part of their future plans. A more consistent, technically correct alternative—either local or foreign—may prove more valuable. If he is to be kept, a clear role and appropriate guidance are necessary for him to regain his attacking yet calm approach to the game. Also Read | Top 10 Youngest Players to Score a Century in IPL Tackle Heinrich Klaasen's Consistency Image Source : Getty Images Heinrich Klaasen was SRH's most precious asset in IPL 2024, having scored 479 runs at a spectacular strike rate of 171.07. He was their finisher, their aggressor, and their safety net in crunch situations. Yet, Klaasen couldn't repeat this kind of form in 2025. While he did score 311 runs till now, his strike rate fell to 153.96, and he didn't enjoy the match-winning reliability of his last year. With some flamboyant innings but a string of failures, Klaasen couldn't steady the sinking middle-order. SRH depended upon him to steady innings when wickets tumbled early, but his failure to cope in pressure moments and play spin in middle overs revealed a weakness. Klaasen is still a very likely candidate for retention, but needs to be provided a defined role as a power-hitter at No. 5 or an anchor at No. 4. His performance also varies with having a stable batting setup around him. For SRH to succeed, Klaasen must regain his finishing touch. Boost Confidence in Youngster Nitish Reddy Image Source : Getty Images Nitish Reddy impressed in IPL 2024, scoring 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92. He was regarded as one of the rising stars who had the potential to offer much-needed Indian middle-order depth. Sadly, his performance in 2025 was below expectations. In 10 games, Nitish has managed to score only 173 runs, with a strike rate of 120.14 and no half-centuries in his kitty. His average of 24.71 shows the inconsistency affecting his game. SRH's support structure surrounding Nitish Reddy must change for the better. Being a young Indian batter, he needs better clarity about his role, either as a floater or as a trusty No. 4. Excessive experimentation with batting slots must have harmed his rhythm and self-belief. Spending time and offering mentorship can bring out the best from him. Nurtured to the fullest, Reddy can be SRH's backbone at the bat for years to come. Rethink the Use of Heinrich Klaasen as Primary Keeper Image Source : Getty Images Though Klaasen is an aggressive batter, employing him as a permanent wicketkeeper has affected his batting effectiveness and fielding acumen. During IPL 2024, he excelled primarily because of the liberty of concentrating on batting alone. During 2025, sharing both roles appears to have had an impact on his overall contribution. His movements behind the wickets were not agile, and he missed some stumpings and catches that cost dearly. A full-time specialist keeper would alleviate the pressure from Klaasen and enhance team equilibrium. If SRH persists with two overseas batters in Head and Klaasen, they could look at Indian wicketkeepers such as KS Bharat or Prabhsimran Singh, who can bat smoothly at the lower middle order. Or if Ishan Kishan is retained, then he must perform full-time keeping so Klaasen may do what he excels at—scoring at a rapid rate. Also Read | Best Catches in IPL 2025 That Stunned Everyone Recruit a Trustworthy Indian Wicketkeeper for Long-Term Stability Image Source : BCCI A very obvious missing piece in SRH's present lineup is the lack of a trusted Indian wicketkeeper who can also act as a steady batter. Relying on foreign keepers such as Klaasen hinders SRH's team combination flexibility, particularly when injuries or form dips set in. A home-grown player can bring stability and team balance. The coaches should keep in mind possibilities such as Jitesh Sharma, KS Bharat, or Prabhsimran Singh—IPL-exposed players who can hit big. Nurturing young talent through domestic competitions is important too. A solid Indian keeper addresses selection issues and creates a foreign spot for a good all-rounder or spinner—two departments SRH needs to strengthen before IPL 2026. Conclusion The 2025 season of the IPL has proved to be a cruel reality check for SRH, a franchise once celebrated as innovative and master power-hitting outfit. The reasons for their collapse were not the absence of talent but an interplay of miscalculated strategies, failing of some core players, and unbalance in the structure of the team—particularly in wicketkeeping and the middle-order divisions. In order to recover, SRH needs to make some firm decisions: redefine roles, re-evaluate player performance, invest in Indian players, and give flexibility in team selection the top priority. These 5 Fixes SRH Needs to Make After a Disappointing IPL 2025 Season are not merely solutions—they are a matter of survival and revival.