AirAsia and Sunrisers Hyderabad join forces for a high-flying IPL season

The World’s best low-cost Airline, AirAsia, has officially joined hands with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the team’s Official Airline Partner for the 2025 IPL cricket season. This union marks a powerful collab between the best in aviation excellence and cricketing brilliance.

SRH has consistently proved itself with its high-class cricket calibre in IPL tournaments. They won the championship title in 2016, then finished as runners-up in 2018 and 2024, and have also made seven playoff appearances. SRH kicked off the highly anticipated 2025 season on a winning note by securing an amazing 44-run victory in their opening match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, last Sunday.

This game-changing association will further strengthen AirAsia’s deep roots in India, as one of its key markets, while also supporting the massive cricket fan base across the country.

IPL is considered one of the most followed sporting events globally, making it an unmatched platform for AirAsia to connect with spectators across India, ASEAN countries, and others. This partnership will strengthen the airline’s presence in the country and make cricket fans' air travel easy, cheap, hassle-free, and quick.

From getting closer to the stadium rather than just on a screen to witness live match-day excitement, to seamless travel experiences, AirAsia will also redefine fan engagement with great value air fares.

Amanda Woo, Chief Commercial Officer at AirAsia Group, believes that cricket is more than a sport in India; it’s a passion that unites millions, just like travel does. Partnering with the Sunrisers Hyderabad is a thrilling step for AirAsia, as it will help us bridge distances and bring cricket lovers closer to the experiences they love and enjoy.

AirAsia has played a pivotal role in India’s aviation landscape for more than 15 years now by making air travel more accessible at affordable prices.  Just as SRH drives the boundaries on the field, AirAsia pushes the boundaries of connectivity, bridging travellers to over 130 destinations across its massive network.

Shanmugam, CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, added that they too are extremely excited to welcome AirAsia as their Official Airline Partner in 2025.

Sunrisers Hyderabad is known for its fearless cricket style and unstoppable drive, while AirAsia has redefined air tourism with affordable pricing, widespread connectivity, and a ‘Dare to Dream Big’ spirit. Thus, partnership will lay the foundation of celebrating people, passion, and places by uniting fans with the game, beyond the stadium.

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