Pujara Flags SRH Away Struggles as IPL 2026 Looms Large
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The IPL 2026 curtain-raiser is just around the corner on March 28, and Cheteshwar Pujara has delivered a pointed critique of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s away form. The former India No. 3 insists this persistent issue could derail their title aspirations, especially as they clash with RCB in the opener.
Home games at Hyderabad have been SRH’s fortress, where batters unleash havoc for sky-high scores. Away from it, the narrative flips—struggles mount, totals shrink. Pujara pins it on tactical opponent smarts zeroing in on SRH’s top-order tilt.
To JioHotstar, he shared: ‘SRH’s home prowess is undeniable, with runs flowing freely. But away records scream caution. They can’t hold batting aggression because teams know to attack Head, Abhishek, and Klaasen upfront. Post their dismissals, momentum stalls. Time to deepen the batting pool.’
Pujara lauded the opening pair as IPL legends in the making. ‘Abhishek and Travis redefine attack—ball one onwards, pure assault. Their consistency in pushing past 250 sets them apart, surpassing icons like Gayle-Kohli in threat level. Bowlers dread them.’
SRH’s last season flop—six triumphs in 14, sixth spot—adds urgency. Pujara’s blueprint for success: conquer away demons. With IPL fever building, SRH’s response will define their journey.
