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Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad 2026: Full Player List, Captain & Team Profile

Sunrisers Hyderabad enter IPL 2026 with renewed confidence under the captaincy of Pat Cummins and the tactical guidance of head coach Daniel Vettori. After assembling one of the most flexible squads in the league, SRH look set to challenge consistently across conditions, with power-hitters at the top, multi-dimensional all-rounders in the middle, and a varied bowling attack built for both new-ball control and death-overs skills.

The presence of overseas match-winners like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Liam Livingstone, supported by Indian talents such as Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Mavi, gives Sunrisers Hyderabad a strong blend of experience and youth. Cummins’ calm leadership and Vettori’s tactical acumen should help maximise this depth. Fans can follow every ball and updated IPL 2026 match score for SRH through the season.

With Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium once again a key venue, SRH will look to turn home conditions into a fortress while remaining competitive away from home. The squad balance suggests a team capable of both setting big totals and chasing under pressure.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2026 Upcoming Matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad will play a mix of high-voltage home and away fixtures early in the IPL 2026 schedule, including marquee clashes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants.

For real-time updates from all grounds and to track every SRH innings, keep an eye on the live centre and latest score IPL sections through the tournament.

Quick Facts: Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

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Squad Breakdown

Sunrisers Hyderabad have built a 2026 squad around top-order aggressors, middle-order enforcers and a long list of seam and spin options. Multiple players can bat in different positions, while several all-rounders offer both pace and spin, giving the think-tank plenty of combinations depending on venue and opposition.

Batters

• Travis Head – Explosive left-handed top-order batter who attacks the new ball and can change a match in the powerplay.
• Aniket Verma – Domestic top-order option, compact technique and suited to anchoring the innings when early wickets fall.
• Smaran Ravichandran – Young batter with a strong range of strokes through the off side, ideal as a middle-order stabiliser.
• Abhishek Sharma – Left-handed aggressor who can open or float; equally capable of quick cameos or longer knocks.

Wicket-keepers (WK-Batter)

• Heinrich Klaasen – One of the most dangerous T20 finishers, a right-handed wicket-keeper batter who destroys spin and pace at the death.
• Ishan Kishan – Left-handed keeper-batter with high intent in the powerplay, capable of opening and providing momentum early.
• Salil Arora – Backup wicket-keeper option, offering stability in the middle order and solid glovework.

All-Rounders

• Pat Cummins – Captain, world-class fast bowler and useful lower-order hitter; leads the attack with the new ball and at the death.
• Abhishek Sharma – Provides left-arm spin along with his top-order batting, giving SRH key balance in Indian conditions.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy – Seam-bowling all-rounder with a clean hitting arc down the ground; valuable in middle overs.
• Kamindu Mendis – Sri Lankan all-rounder, capable of bowling spin and batting in the middle order with busy, risk-managed style.
• Harshal Patel – Clever death-overs specialist who can contribute crucial lower-order runs; slower balls and variations are his strength.
• Brydon Carse – Hit-the-deck pace-bowling all-rounder, adds height and bounce plus hard-hitting ability at No. 7–8.
• Harsh Dubey – Spin-bowling all-rounder, offers control in the middle overs and can chip in with handy lower-order runs.
• Liam Livingstone – Dynamic power-hitter capable of clearing any ground, with part-time off-spin and leg-spin to exploit match-ups.
• Jack Edwards – Seam-bowling all-rounder suited to new-ball spells and flexible middle-order batting.
• Shivang Kumar – Pace or medium-pace all-round option (domestic), provides depth to both departments.
• Krains Fuletra – Developing all-rounder, squad option who strengthens bench depth for long tournaments.

Bowlers

• Jaydev Unadkat – Left-arm seamer with vast IPL experience; effective with the new ball and slower cutters in the middle overs.
• Eshan Malinga – Slingy pacer with yorkers and variations, designed for end-overs impact and breaking partnerships.
• Zeeshan Ansari – Spin option who can control run-rate through the middle overs and attack with subtle variations.
• Shivam Mavi – Skiddy right-arm quick, effective with the new ball and at high pace, ideal for powerplay bursts.
• Sakib Hussain – Domestic seamer, offers back-up pace and can bowl disciplined lines in support roles.
• Onkar Tarmale – Bowler suited to middle-overs containment, adds depth to the seam unit.
• Amit Kumar – Spin or seam option (depending on role allocation), gives tactical flexibility on turning tracks.
• Praful Hinge – Squad bowler who can be used in rotation to keep the attack fresh across a long league phase.

Home Stadium – The Fortress

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad has traditionally offered a good balance between bat and ball, with true bounce and a fast outfield. Batters enjoy playing through the line once set, but the pitch often grips slightly as the game progresses, bringing spinners and cutters into play. Scores can fluctuate from mid-150s to 190+ depending on weather, surface preparation and dew.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, the venue offers clear tactical advantages. Their mix of aggressive top-order batters and versatile all-rounders fits the conditions, while their seamers can use change-ups effectively on the abrasive surface. A passionate home crowd, known for creating intense noise and backing the bowling unit, often lifts SRH during tight chases and pressure overs, turning Hyderabad into a difficult away trip for most visiting teams.

Season Outlook

Sunrisers Hyderabad look well equipped for IPL 2026, with a core built around world-class overseas names and an increasingly confident Indian contingent. The top order has the firepower to dominate powerplays, while the presence of multiple all-rounders should provide depth till No. 8, allowing Pat Cummins to back attacking batting templates.

The key for SRH will be consistency from their domestic bowlers and how quickly younger names adapt to high-pressure situations. If the bowling unit supports Cummins, Harshal Patel and the spin options efficiently, Sunrisers Hyderabad have the squad to push for a playoff spot and potentially challenge for a place in the final in IPL 2026.