Batters with Most Runs Against SRH in IPL

Most Runs Against SRH:  Though Sunrisers Hyderabad has had a strong bowling attack, some batters have consistently scored big runs against them over the years. Whether it’s Sanju Samson smashing the SRH bowlers all over or Virat Kohli dominating in RCB versus SRH matches, these batters have posted huge totals facing the Hyderabad bowling.

Let’s look at the leading run-scorers against Sunrisers Hyderabad across 16 seasons of the Indian Premier League.

Most Runs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL

PLAYER	INNS	RUNS	AVERAGE	STRIKE RATE	NOT-OUTS	HIGH SCORE	100S/50S
Sanju Samson	23	801	44.50	136.68	5	102*	1/4
Virat Kohli	23	762	36.28	140.59	2	100	1/5
Faf du Plessis	18	571	35.68	143.82	2	73*	0/5
Shane Watson	18	566	35.37	144.38	2	117*	1/3
Ambati Rayudu	18	549	42.23	129.48	5	100*	1/3
Nitish Rana	16	546	34.12	136.84	0	80	0/4
AB de Villiers	17	540	36	155.17	2	89*	0/5
Rishabh Pant	16	536	44.66	146.44	4	128*	1/0
Robin Uthappa	19	524	27.57	134.35	0	68	0/2
MS Dhoni	20	494	49.40	145.29	10	67*	0/4

#1. Sanju Samson – Runs Against SRH

Rajasthan Royals opener, Sanju Samson, is top in the list of batters who have scored the most runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) over the years. In the 2323 innings he played against SRH, Samson has an average of 44.50, with one century and four fifties to his name.

His highest score is an impressive 102 not out, and he has a remarkable strike rate of 133. The wicketkeeper-batsman has proven to be a strong force against the bowling of the Orange Army.

#2. Virat Kohli 

King Kohli, the former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, comes in second with 762 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He’s smashed four half-centuries in 23 matches, averaging 36.28 runs per game.

His highest score is a powerful 93 not out, and he can score runs quickly, hitting them at a rate of 136 runs per 100 balls. Over the years, Kohli has been a key player in RCB’s victories against Hyderabad.

#3. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis current captain of IPL team is number three who have scored 571 in 18 innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad with an average of 35.68 runs.

#4. Shane Watson

Next up is Aussie all-star Shane Watson, who crushed Hyderabad’s bowling with 566 runs in just 18 games! He played for three different teams during his time in the IPL (Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Chennai Super Kings), always giving Hyderabad nightmares.

His highest score was a monster 117 not out, and he averaged a solid 35 runs per game, peppering his innings with three half-centuries. Basically, when Watson faced Hyderabad, they had a tough time stopping him!

#5. Ambati Rayudu

Rounding out the top 5 is Ambati Rayudu, the Indian middle-order hitter. He crushed Hyderabad’s bowling with 549 runs in 18 games, playing for both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians over the years.

Other experienced batters like Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, and the legendary finisher MS Dhoni also had a blast against Hyderabad bowlers over the past decade.

Conclusion

Even though Sunrisers Hyderabad has amazing bowlers, batters like Samson, Kohli, and Watson have feasted on their bowling! These batting superstars have helped their teams win big against Hyderabad many times. Who knows, maybe someone else will join this awesome group of run-smashers in the future!

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