After a tough loss to Mumbai Indians, Matthew Hayden advised Sunrisers Hyderabad to stop overthinking and focus on their strengths. With just two wins in eight matches, SRH need to win all remaining games to stay in playoff contention. Hayden believes the team’s poor form is due to low confidence and too much focus on changing combinations. He urged them to trust their game and play freely. SRH next face Chennai Super Kings on April 25 in a crucial match.
Matthew Hayden to SRH to Regain Confidence After Loss to MI
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 campaign has gone off track, and former Aussie opener Matthew Hayden believes it’s all in their heads. With only two wins in eight matches, SRH are hanging by a thread in the playoff race, and Hayden thinks overthinking is their biggest enemy. And Matthew Hayden to SRH: Stop Overthinking, Play Your Own Game.
Speaking after SRH’s seven-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians, Hayden pointed out that the Orange Army is suffering from a confidence crisis. “They’re chasing form, chasing combinations—just chasing too much, Matthew Hayden to SRH: Stop Overthinking, Play Your Own Game.
SRH’s poor outing against MI saw them post just 143/8, with Heinrich Klaasen’s 71-run knock the only highlight. MI chased down the target with ease, sealing the win with over four overs to spare. While Harshal Patel bowled a tidy spell, the rest of the bowling attack struggled to make an impact.
The road ahead is steep for Pat Cummins and his squad, who now must win every remaining game to have a shot at the playoffs. Their next challenge? A must-win match against Chennai Super Kings on April 25 at Chepauk—a clash that could define their season.
Matthew Hayden to SRH: Stop Overthinking, Play Your Own Game, trust your skills, and play fearless cricket.
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