After what’s been a rollercoaster IPL season so far, Sunrisers Hyderabad decided to press pause—literally. With team morale needing a boost, SRH owner Kavya Maran surprised everyone by flying the entire squad to the Maldives. Yes, SRH in Maldives is now a thing, and it’s giving fans both beach envy and a glimmer of hope. The timing? Perfect. With their next match a week away, this was the ideal window to hit reset.

SRH in Maldives：Team Bonding, Island Style

From jet skis and water villas to sea-facing sunsets and coconut drinks, the Orange Army is living their best lives. The team’s social media exploded with clips of players like Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma soaking in the tropical bliss. Even families tagged along, making this feel less like a retreat and more like a cricketing vacation special.

Sun, sea, and a team retreat for our Risers in the Maldives! 🏖️✈️ pic.twitter.com/CyE0MvZHy3

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 26, 2025

But this isn’t just a reward for their recent win against CSK, it’s also a mental breather before crunch time. The SRH squad will be back in India by April 30, flying straight to Ahmedabad for their May 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans. Whether this sandy timeout turns into a season-saving masterstroke, though, remains to be seen.

Can SRH Qualify for Playoffs 2025？

Now, let’s cut to the chase: can SRH qualify for playoffs 2025? The answer—it’s complicated. With only three wins in nine games, chances of SRH to qualify are looking slim. They’re currently stuck in the bottom three on the points table, and the math is brutal: win all five remaining matches and hope other results fall their way. Here’s a quick look at their remaining fixtures:

To even consider making the playoffs, SRH in Maldives will have to return in beast mode, going five-for-five. But even then, their poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.103 could be a spoiler. In other words, these can’t just be wins, they need to be big wins.

The Bigger Picture：What Needs to Happen？

Let’s break it down further:

• Minimum Points Needed: 14 is usually the bare minimum to stay in contention for playoffs.
• SRH Maximum Possible Points: 16 (if they win all remaining games).
• Other Teams in the Mix: Several teams are hovering around 10–12 points, so the competition is tight.
• Net Run Rate Game: With their current NRR, SRH not only needs to win, but win convincingly. No nail-biters. They need dominance.
  So the chances of SRH to qualify really depend on a mix of miracles: form, luck, math, and some other teams crashing hard. But hey, stranger things have happened in IPL.

A Break or a Breakthrough？

Look, some fans are wondering if the vacation was a distraction. But with the mental toll of the tournament, giving the team space to breathe could be exactly what they need. Whether SRH in Maldives becomes the turning point or just a cute mid-season memory, we’ll find out soon enough.

SRH team has gone to Maldives in between the IPL and they calling it “Team Retreat” 👀 pic.twitter.com/zEYmFGujmv

— Jyotirmay Das (@dasjy0tirmay) April 26, 2025

One thing’s for sure: starting May 2, there’s no room for error. To make chances of SRH to qualify are not dreams, every match is now a final. The team needs to bring fire, belief, and maybe a little sand-in-the-shoes swagger back onto the pitch. Because with the way this season’s gone, the big question still looms: can SRH qualify for playoffs 2025?

Related Match

IPL 2025 43rd match CSK vs SRH on April 25 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IPL 2025 51st match GT vs SRH on May 02 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad