Top 5 Indian Premier League Teams before the auctions

KKR players celebrating with the trophy in 2012

#4 Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers are the defending champions

After the BCCI terminated the contract of Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad were formed in 2012. In their first season itself in 2013, the outfit first led by Kumar Sangakkara then by Cameron White made it to the playoff stage.

But unfortunately, they lost the eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. Shikhar Dhawan was named the captain in the next edition but he could not help them get past the group stages.

The next year too it was the same story for the franchise with David Warner at the helm. However, in 2016 the Australian was a changed leader. His new found confidence with the bat helped his leadership skills and before long they had made it to the finals.

In the decider, they beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thriller by 8 runs to lift their maiden title.

This year too they have retained top players like Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan besides international stars like Warner and Kane Williamson.

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