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

Sunrisers Hyderabad enter IPL 2026 with renewed confidence under World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins and the calm tactical guidance of coach Daniel Vettori. The franchise has doubled down on its attacking batting blueprint, building a top order around Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, backed by explosive middle-order options and multi-dimensional all-rounders. After their recent revival, SRH will again be viewed as one of the most dangerous batting units in the tournament.

What stands out in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for this season is the depth in power-hitting and the number of bowling all-rounders who can operate across phases. Abhishek Sharma, now a genuine all-format utility player, along with Liam Livingstone, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kamindu Mendis, gives SRH a flexible core. With Pat Cummins leading a young but hungry bowling group, SRH will look to dominate the Powerplay and close games smartly at the death.

Fans can follow every IPL match and ball of Sunrisers Hyderabad action via IPL 2026 live match updates, while this page gives a complete squad, fixtures and analytical preview for the season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2026 Upcoming Matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad start their IPL 2026 journey with a high-voltage away clash at the Chinnaswamy before returning home to Hyderabad in early April. Here are the confirmed early fixtures involving SRH.

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Quick Facts: Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

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Squad Breakdown

Sunrisers Hyderabad have assembled a squad built around aggressive top-order batting, seam-bowling all-rounders and a mix of experienced and uncapped Indian quicks. Overseas firepower comes from Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone and Brydon Carse, while the domestic core features Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Mavi and others. This balance allows SRH to field multiple combinations depending on venue and opposition.

Batters

• Travis Head – Left-handed opener who attacks from ball one; elite player of pace with the ability to break games in the Powerplay.

• Aniket Verma – Top-order Indian batter, compact technique and strong on the off side; likely to be groomed as a back-up opener or No.3.

• Smaran Ravichandran – Young middle-order option, busy at the crease, good against spin; offers stability if early wickets fall.

• Abhishek Sharma – Left-handed stroke-maker who can open or bat at No.3; known for fearless hitting over the infield and quick starts.

Wicket-keepers (WK-Batter)

• Heinrich Klaasen – Power-hitting wicket-keeper, one of the best spin-hitters in T20 cricket; ideal middle-order finisher for slow and gripping surfaces.

• Ishan Kishan – Left-handed keeper-batter who prefers opening or No.3; brings high-tempo starts and the ability to target short boundaries.

• Salil Arora – Domestic wicket-keeper option; solid technique and reliable glovework, offering flexibility if SRH tweak their overseas balance.

All-Rounders

• Pat Cummins – Captain and premier fast-bowling all-rounder; hits a long ball down the ground and leads the attack with the new ball and at the death.

• Abhishek Sharma – Handy left-arm orthodox spinner in addition to his batting; gives SRH a genuine sixth bowling option in most XIs.

• Nitish Kumar Reddy – Pace-bowling all-rounder, can bat in the middle order and hit hard at the death; useful seamer in Indian conditions.

• Kamindu Mendis – Versatile Sri Lankan all-rounder, known for his ability to bat in different roles and bowl spin; improves tactical flexibility.

• Harshal Patel – Indian seamer with trademark slower balls and yorkers; a bowling all-rounder capable of useful lower-order cameos.

• Brydon Carse – Tall fast-bowling all-rounder who hits the deck hard and strikes cleanly down the ground; ideal for pace-friendly tracks.

• Harsh Dubey – Spin-bowling all-rounder, suited to middle-overs control and matchup-based selections.

• Liam Livingstone – Explosive middle-order hitter and part-time off/leg-spin option; a genuine six-hitting threat across formats.

• Jack Edwards – Seam-bowling all-rounder who offers new-ball overs and utility batting; valuable in conditions with early movement.

• Shivang Kumar – Domestic all-round option, can contribute with both bat and ball in the lower-middle order.

• Krains Fuletra – Emerging all-rounder in the squad; depth piece who strengthens nets and future bench strength.

Bowlers

• Jaydev Unadkat – Left-arm seamer with vast IPL experience; excels with new-ball swing and cutters into the pitch.

• Eshan Malinga – Slingy action fast bowler, modeled on Lasith Malinga’s style; dangerous with yorkers and change-ups at the death.

• Zeeshan Ansari – Young spinner who can operate through the middle overs; focuses on accuracy and subtle variation.

• Shivam Mavi – Skiddy Indian quick with good Powerplay pace; capable of sharp bursts and change of length in the middle overs.

• Sakib Hussain – Seam option, adds depth to the domestic pace pool and rotation cover during a long tournament.

• Onkar Tarmale – Right-arm quick; a squad bowler who can be used strategically on bigger grounds and responsive pitches.

• Amit Kumar – Spin or seam depth (depending on final role definition), providing variety for match-up based selections.

• Praful Hinge – Another domestic bowling option; important for workload management across the league phase.

Home Stadium – The Fortress

Sunrisers Hyderabad play their home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad. Traditionally, the surface here offers a good balance between bat and ball: a true pitch with even bounce early on, often slowing a touch as the innings progresses. Spinners and cutters into the wicket can be very effective in the second half of the innings, particularly under dry conditions. Scores in the 170–190 range are usually competitive, though dew can tilt the balance towards chasing.

From a tactical perspective, SRH tend to build their XI at home around strong top-order hitting, multiple spin options and at least two death specialists. The large square boundaries reward smart field placements for Cummins and Vettori, while the passionate Orange Army crowd creates an intense, high-pressure environment for visiting sides. If Sunrisers Hyderabad can convert Uppal into a consistent winning venue, their playoff hopes in IPL 2026 will be significantly strengthened.

Season Outlook

Sunrisers Hyderabad arrive in IPL 2026 with a clearly defined identity: ultra-aggressive batting backed by a bowling attack that mixes experience with raw pace. The presence of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen means SRH can keep a high run rate throughout the innings, especially if they manage to keep wickets in hand until the last five overs. In bowling, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi and Jaydev Unadkat give ample options across phases, with spin support from Abhishek, Kamindu Mendis and others.

The big question will be consistency. If SRH can find a stable first-choice XI and handle away conditions in venues like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata, they have the firepower to finish in the top four. A deep run into the playoffs is realistic, provided the domestic bowlers step up alongside Cummins and the all-rounders, and the middle order led by Klaasen and Livingstone converts fast starts into match-winning totals regularly.