Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Rookie Shines in Match Against Lucknow Super Giants

HYDERABAD, India — Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 23-year-old recruit, Verma, made an impressive mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during their match against Lucknow Super Giants on March 27, 2025. Verma scored 36 runs off just 13 balls, showcasing his potential as a rising star in the tournament.

Making his IPL debut just days earlier, Verma struggled against the Rajasthan Royals, scoring only seven runs off three balls while batting at No. 6. However, he rapidly transformed from a debutant to a standout player with his explosive innings against LSG.

“Today was a really special day for me,” Verma said after the match. “I’m just trying to contribute to the team and help win games.” His performance came after being picked by SRH for INR 30 lakhs during the IPL 2025 auction, despite having no prior experience in senior domestic cricket.

Before breaking into the IPL, Verma had made only one appearance in T20 cricket—a game where he was bowled for a golden duck. His significant opportunity came after he impressed selectors during pre-season intra-squad warm-up games and the Under-23 one-day tournament, where he accumulated 184 runs at a strike rate of 152.06.

In the current IPL match, despite Verma’s heroics, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 190 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs. They were eventually defeated by Lucknow Super Giants, who chased down the target with a score of 193 for five in just 16.1 overs.

Shardul Thakur emerged as the Player of the Match, taking four wickets for 34 runs in four overs. Thakur’s bowling efforts, alongside Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting performance (70 runs off 26 balls), were crucial in leading LSG to victory.

“We knew we had a strong team, and we executed our plans well today,” Thakur stated. “It feels great to contribute to the team’s success.”

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to regroup ahead of their next match, seeking to capitalize on the potential displayed by their young talent like Verma, who has already garnered attention with his explosive batting style.

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