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Sunrisers Hyderabad | SRH 2026 Squad, Players, Stats, and Season History

Feb. 2, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad are one of the more clearly defined teams in the IPL. Based in Hyderabad, SRH were formed in 2012 after the Deccan Chargers were dissolved, with ownership taken over by the Sun TV Network led by Kalanithi Maran. They made their IPL debut in 2013 and quickly established themselves as a disciplined, well-structured side. That structure translated into early success. Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first and only IPL title in 2016, led by David Warner. Between 2016 and 2020, SRH qualified for the playoffs in five consecutive seasons, a period largely built on strong bowling units and clearly defined roles. During this phase, Bhuvneshwar Kumar emerged as the franchise’s leading wicket-taker. The Sun Group has also expanded its footprint into English cricket. In 2026, the group acquired a stake in the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, further strengthening SRH’s presence across global T20 leagues. At the operational level, Kavya Maran has become the public face of the franchise, overseeing management and strategy across SRH and its sister teams. Sunrisers Hyderabad play their home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. As the franchise heads into IPL 2026, SRH are no longer just a single-team project, but part of a broader multi-league cricket ecosystem built around consistency, scale, and long-term vision.

SRH IPL 2026 at a Glance

  • Captain: Pat Cummins (third consecutive season)
  • Coach: Daniel Vettori
  • Key Additions: Liam Livingstone (₹13 crore), Jack Edwards, Shivang Kumar
  • Biggest Exit: Mohammed Shami (traded to Lucknow Super Giants)
  • Auction Strategy: Retain the core (Cummins, Head, Klaasen) while adding middle-order explosiveness and Indian fast-bowling backups
  • Squad Strength: Explosive top and middle order featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Liam Livingstone
  • Squad Concern: Reduced high-impact bowling depth after Shami’s exit and the release of experienced spin options
Below is the full Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026, followed by role-wise IPL T20 stats and analysis.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Complete Squad

This is the complete SRH players list for IPL 2026. Consider this the base reference before the role-wise stats and analysis.

Batters & Wicketkeeper (SRH 2026)

Player Batting Style Age
Salil Arora (WK) Right hand bat 23
Travis Head Left hand bat 31
Ishan Kishan (WK) Left hand bat 27
Heinrich Klaasen (WK) Right hand bat 34
Ravichandran Smaran Left hand bat 22
Aniket Verma Right hand bat 23

All rounders (SRH 2026)

Player Batting Style Bowling Style Age
Abhishek Sharma Left hand bat Slow left arm orthodox 25
Brydon Carse Right hand bat Right arm fast medium 30
Harsh Dubey Left hand bat Slow left arm orthodox 23
Jack Edwards Right hand bat Right arm medium 25
Liam Livingstone Right hand bat Offbreak, Legbreak 32
Kamindu Mendis Left hand bat Offbreak, SLA orthodox 27
Nitish Kumar Reddy Right hand bat Right arm medium fast 22
Shivam Mavi Right hand bat Right arm fast medium 26

Bowlers (SRH 2026)

Player Bowling Style Age
Pat Cummins (C) Right arm fast 32
Amit Kumar Legbreak googly 23
Krains Fuletra Left arm wrist spin 21
Praful Hinge Right arm medium fast 23
Eshan Malinga Right arm fast medium 24
Harshal Patel Right arm medium 34
Sakib Hussain Right arm medium 20
Shivang Kumar Left arm wrist spin 23
Onkar Tarmale Right arm fast 23
Jaydev Unadkat Left arm medium 34
Zeeshan Ansari Legbreak googly 25

IPL 2026 Trades involving Sunrisers Hyderabad

  • SRH traded out: Mohammed Shami → Lucknow Super Giants (all-cash deal)
  • SRH traded in: No players via the trade window
SRH chose to reshape the squad primarily through releases and auction buys rather than multiple trades. Players released ahead of the auction:
  • Adam Zampa
  • Rahul Chahar
  • Wiaan Mulder
  • Abhinav Manohar
  • Atharva Taide
  • Sachin Baby
  • Simarjeet Singh
SRH made these moves to clear salary space, fix their weak middle order, add fresh Indian talent, and cover Shami’s exit by spreading the bowling load instead of replacing him with one big-name bowler.

SRH IPL 2026 Team Analysis

Batters & Wicketkeepers

SRH’s batting unit for IPL 2026 is designed to score fast across all phases. The table below shows recent IPL or T20 numbers, followed by role-based insights.
Player Stats type Matches Runs Average Strike rate 50s 100s
Salil Arora T20 9 359 59.83 197.25 1 1
Travis Head IPL 38 1146 34.72 170.02 8 1
Ishan Kishan IPL 119 2998 29.10 137.64 17 1
Heinrich Klaasen IPL 49 1480 40.00 169.72 7 2
Ravichandran Smaran T20 13 489 48.90 162.45 3 0
Aniket Verma IPL 14 236 26.22 166.19 1 0
  • SRH are built to dominate the powerplay. Travis Head and Ishan Kishan form an aggressive left-handed pairing focused on overs 1–6 rather than preserving wickets.
  • Travis Head is the primary tempo-setter. His 170+ strike rate allows SRH to push run rates early and force defensive fields.
  • Heinrich Klaasen is the engine of the middle order. With nearly 1,500 IPL runs at a 169+ strike rate, he keeps scoring rates high through overs 7–15 against both spin and pace.
  • Aniket Verma adds balance in the middle overs. He provides strike rotation when required and can accelerate once set.
  • The finishing phase is designed around depth, not just one hitter. Klaasen leads the charge late, while Salil Arora offers wicketkeeping cover and pressure-hitting ability in the final overs.
  • Ravichandran Smaran and Salil Arora reflect SRH’s youth-first approach. Both are part of a wider plan to build a deep, aggressive batting group rather than relying only on overseas stars.
(All stats used in this article are sourced via live Cricket APIs.)

All rounders

SRH’s all-rounders for IPL 2026 are picked for flexibility rather than fixed roles. This group allows the team to stay aggressive with the bat while rotating spin and pace options through the middle overs.

Batting contribution

Player Stats type Matches Runs Average Strike rate 50s 100s
Abhishek Sharma IPL 77 1816 27.10 163.01 9 1
Brydon Carse Vitality Blast 51 605 18.90 146.48 2 0
Jack Edwards BBL 63 696 15.46 120.20 0 0
Liam Livingstone IPL 49 1051 26.27 158.76 7 0
Kamindu Mendis IPL 5 92 30.66 133.33 0 0

Bowling contribution

Player Stats type Matches Wickets Average Economy
Abhishek Sharma IPL 77 11 45.54 8.94
Brydon Carse Vitality Blast 51 27 44.11 8.87
Harsh Dubey IPL 3 5 19.60 9.80
Jack Edwards BBL 63 38 23.02 7.93
Liam Livingstone IPL 49 13 36.07 9.01
Kamindu Mendis IPL 5 2 30.00 8.57
  • Abhishek Sharma remains SRH’s most important batting all-rounder. His role is still attack-first at the top, with left-arm spin used mainly for matchups rather than volume overs.
  • Liam Livingstone fills SRH’s biggest middle-order gap. He adds raw power at the death and offers both off-spin and leg-spin, giving SRH matchup control without changing bowlers.
  • Jack Edwards adds balance rather than star output. His value lies in covering both disciplines, allowing SRH to extend batting depth without weakening bowling options.
  • Kamindu Mendis offers tactical flexibility. His ability to switch bowling arms gives SRH a situational advantage against set batters in the middle overs.
  • Harsh Dubey is a role-specific pick. He is expected to bowl only on spin-friendly surfaces, mainly to control run flow rather than hunt wickets.
Overall, this unit is built for rotation and adaptability, not heavy workloads. SRH can mix spin and pace through overs 7–15 without overusing their frontline bowlers. (All stats used in this article are sourced via live Cricket APIs.)

Bowlers

Bowling contribution

Bowler Stats type Matches Wickets Average Economy Best
Pat Cummins IPL 72 79 30.03 8.80 4/34
Harshal Patel IPL 119 151 23.70 8.85 5/27
Jaydev Unadkat IPL 112 110 30.58 8.87 5/25
Shivam Mavi IPL 32 30 31.40 8.70 4/21
Eshan Malinga IPL 7 13 18.30 8.92 3/31
Zeeshan Ansari IPL 10 6 55.50 9.84 3/42
Sakib Hussain T20s 12 10 34.30 10.34 4/20
Shivang Kumar T20s 4 4 24.50 8.05 3/25
Amit Kumar T20s 5 3 27.66 8.30 2/36
Krains Fuletra T20s 2 1 62.00 10.05 1/30
Onkar Tarmale List A 4 4 36.50 5.61 2/38
Praful Hinge T20s 1 1 23.00 5.75 1/23
  • Pat Cummins remains the attack leader, handling powerplay breakthroughs and tough middle-over spells while setting bowling plans.
  • Harshal Patel is SRH’s primary death-overs specialist, relying on slower balls and wide yorkers rather than pace, making him critical in high-scoring games.
  • Eshan Malinga adds raw speed and upside, standing out as one of SRH’s most effective strike bowlers despite limited IPL exposure.
  • The exit of Mohammed Shami leaves a clear powerplay gap, with no proven Indian new-ball partner for Cummins.
  • Spin remains a gamble, with Zeeshan Ansari and Amit Kumar offering potential but lacking sustained IPL success.
  • Depth is built on youth, with Sakib Hussain, Shivang Kumar, and Praful Hinge providing bench strength rather than guaranteed XI impact.
Overall profile: high-variance bowling unit that works best when SRH’s batters put up 190+ totals. (All stats used in this article are sourced via live Cricket APIs.)

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Frequently Asked Questions: SRH IPL 2026

1. Who is the captain of SRH for the 2026 season? Pat Cummins continues as captain for his third consecutive season. The franchise has shown full trust in his leadership despite a brief back injury earlier. 2. Who are the key players retained by SRH? SRH retained 15 players ahead of the 2026 auction, including Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore), Pat Cummins (₹18 crore), Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore), Travis Head (₹14 crore), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (₹6 crore). 3. Which major players did SRH buy in the 2026 auction? The headline signing was England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. Other notable buys include Jack Edwards (₹3 crore), Salil Arora (₹1.5 crore), and Shivam Mavi (₹75 lakh). 4. What is the likely SRH opening pair? Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remain the preferred opening combination, aimed at maximizing powerplay scoring. 5. Who is the head coach of SRH for IPL 2026? Daniel Vettori continues as Head Coach, supported by a stable staff including Muttiah Muralitharan (spin and strategy) and James Franklin (fast bowling). 6. Has there been any change in the bowling coaching staff? Yes. Former India pacer Varun Aaron was appointed as bowling coach in July 2025. 7. What is the home ground for SRH in 2026? The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad remains SRH’s home ground, with a seating capacity of around 55,000. 8. How much do tickets cost for SRH matches in Hyderabad? Ticket prices for IPL 2026 are expected to start at ₹500 and can go beyond ₹8,000 for premium seating. 9. Who are the four likely starting overseas players? Based on squad balance and recent form, the expected overseas core is Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Liam Livingstone. 10. What are the main weaknesses in the SRH squad? The biggest concern is powerplay bowling after Mohammed Shami’s exit, along with reliance on relatively inexperienced Indian spinners such as Zeeshan Ansari and Harsh Dubey.
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