New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS): Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. (KNPL), a leading industrial and decorative paint manufacturing company in India, will continue its association with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the IPL. Nerolac said it will feature on the "lead side of the teams helmet and cap."

"Our association with Sunrisers Hyderabad gives us an opportunity to connect with cricket lovers as their wide appeal does not limit to a single state. We intend to leverage this strategic partnership to drive conversations around our new launches such as Nerolac Excel Virus Guard interior paint and all surface disinfectants," said KNPL Executive Director Anuj Jain.

SRH started their campaign with a 10-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai. Batting first, RCB scored 163/5 thanks to masterful fifties from young opener Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers. Later Yuzvendra Chahal's spell of 3/18 helped RCB pull back SRH after a 71-run stand between opener Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey made it look like they would chase down the target with ease. SRH face Kolkata Knight Riders in their next match on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.