IPL 2018: 7 points defining Sunrisers Hyderabad as the favorites to win the title

#5 Quality spinners

Lack of Indian specialist spinners won't hurt SRH

Rashid Khan was the mainstay of his side in the last season, who picked up 17 wickets at a miser economy rate of 6.62. Heading into the 2018 season, SRH managed to form an effective spin-duo which they lacked, by the inclusion of Shakib Al Hasan in the composition.

The Asian spin-combo, both of which are economical, can help SRH control the game in the middle overs. Bipul Sharma is an Indian option, who is a capable lower-order batsman as well.

Furthermore, they have more than capable part-time options like Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Nabi & Deepak Hooda, who can be utilized against the left-handers, the strategy practiced by a majority of the modern-day captains.