Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad

About Sunrisers Hyderabad

Captain	Pat Cummins
Coach	Daniel Vettori
Home Ground	Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
IPL Titles	1 (2016)
Founded	2013 (replaced Deccan Chargers)
Owners	Kalanithi Maran / Sun Group

Sunrisers Hyderabad replaced the defunct Deccan Chargers franchise in 2013 and quickly established themselves as one of the more consistent and strategically intelligent teams in the IPL.
Owned by media mogul Kalanithi Maran and the Sun Group, SRH built their early identity on exceptional bowling – their 2016 title-winning campaign featured some of the most miserly bowling figures in IPL history – before dramatically shifting philosophy in 2024 to become one of the highest-scoring T20 batting teams ever assembled.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad provides a competitive home ground, though SRH’s success has increasingly come from their ability to perform strongly in all conditions.
Under coach Daniel Vettori’s analytical approach and the dynamic Ishan Kishan to lead the team in place of the recovering Pat Cummins, SRH enter 2026 as a team with genuine depth and a clear plan.

IPL 2026 Season Preview

Pat Cummins will miss the early games of IPL 2026 due to injury, with Ishan Kishan expected to lead the side initially.
When fit, Cummins provides SRH with a world-class fast-bowling captain whose aggression with the ball and late-order hitting with the bat can shift matches.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma continue as one of the most feared opening partnerships in T20 cricket – analysts have compared them to the Kohli-Gayle era for their ability to win games inside the powerplay.

Liam Livingstone’s Rs 13 crore acquisition has been questioned by former players including Aakash Chopra, who highlighted his inconsistent form in recent seasons.
However, his power-hitting capability and ability to bowl off-spin provides the kind of match-changing, multiple-skill profile that SRH’s squad construction prioritises.
Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy remain the batting pillars, while Harshal Patel’s death bowling gives SRH an experienced domestic bowling option.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma remain the most feared opening partnership in T20 cricket — their ability to win matches inside the powerplay gives SRH a head start that no other team can reliably replicate. Heinrich Klaasen is one of the most destructive finishers in the world, capable of scoring 60–80 from 25–30 balls and rendering even good bowling attacks ineffective in the death overs. The rise of Nitish Kumar Reddy as a pace-bowling all-rounder gives captain Cummins rare flexibility — a genuine Indian option who can contribute in all three phases.

Weaknesses: SRH lack a world-class mystery spinner compared to the top franchises — their middle-over spin options (Zeeshan Ansari, Harsh Dubey) are capable but not match-winning in the way Chahal, Narine, or Rashid Khan are for their respective teams. Pat Cummins missing the early games is a double blow — he is both their best bowler and their captain. On flat tracks where their batting doesn’t fire, the bowling unit has shown it can be expensive and struggle to defend totals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad History

SRH came into existence in 2013 following the folding of Deccan Chargers, with the Sun Group acquiring the franchise.
Their early seasons were solid – reaching the playoffs in four of their first five years – and the 2016 title under David Warner’s batting and a bowling attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman was both disciplined and dominant.
Warner was the cornerstone of SRH for most of a decade, winning multiple Orange Caps and breaking batting records at the franchise.

The post-Warner era brought inconsistency: SRH finished 8th in 2022, 10th in 2023, then spectacularly reinvented themselves in 2024.
Under Pat Cummins’ captaincy and with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen batting explosively at the top of the order, SRH broke the record for the highest total in IPL history and reached the final – losing to KKR.
That 2024 season showed SRH’s ability to reinvent their identity completely within a single auction cycle.

Highs & Lows

Highs: IPL title in 2016 – one of the most complete bowling-led campaigns in IPL history. Breaking the IPL highest team score record in 2024 with a total of 287/3. Travis Head’s explosive 2024 performances. David Warner’s multiple Orange Cap seasons.

Lows: Finishing 8th in 2022 and 10th in 2023 — two consecutive basement finishes before their remarkable 2024 turnaround. Losing the 2024 final to KKR after one of the best regular season campaigns in IPL history. The controversial David Warner episodes in 2021.

Key Players to Watch – IPL 2026

• Travis Head – The most explosive powerplay batter in IPL cricket. Head’s ability to score at 200+ strike rate against the new ball – regardless of conditions or bowling attack – makes him SRH’s most match-defining asset and one of the most dangerous T20 openers in the world.
• Abhishek Sharma – India’s rising all-rounder and Head’s opening partner. Sharma’s aggressive left-hand batting combined with his left-arm spin makes him a double match-winner. His fearless approach and improving international pedigree mark him out as a player who will represent India for the next decade.
• Pat Cummins – Australia’s Test and T20 captain. Cummins brings elite fast bowling, proven leadership, and a high cricket IQ to SRH. His reverse-swing and pace at 145+ kph, combined with the ability to bat explosively at No. 8, makes him a franchise-defining captain.
• Heinrich Klaasen – South Africa’s most destructive T20 wicketkeeper-batter. Klaasen’s ability to score 60–80 from 25–30 balls in the second half of an innings makes him one of the most devastating finishers in T20 cricket. His performances in the 2024 T20 World Cup and IPL confirmed him as a world-class operator.

Season by Season Record

Season	Matches	Wins	Win %	Finish
2013	16	9	56.3	Playoffs
2014	14	7	50.0	Group Stage
2015	14	7	50.0	Group Stage
2016	17	13	76.5	Champions 🏆
2017	14	6	42.9	Playoffs
2018	16	9	56.3	Runner-up
2019	14	6	42.9	Playoffs
2020	14	7	50.0	Playoffs
2021	14	7	50.0	Group Stage
2022	14	4	28.6	8th
2023	14	4	28.6	10th
2024	17	12	70.6	Runner-up
2025	14	7	50.0	Group Stage

Who is the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain in IPL 2026?

Pat Cummins is the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. Pat Cummins was retained after leading the team to play bold, attacking cricket last season. Sunrisers Hyderabad won 1 title previously.

What is the Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 squad?

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan. Key overseas players include Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, and Liam Livingstone. Sunrisers Hyderabad retained 5 players and signed Liam Livingstone for ₹13.00 crore.

How many titles has Sunrisers Hyderabad won in IPL?

Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 1 IPL title: 2016. They are one of the most competitive successful franchises in IPL history.

Which overseas players are in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2026 squad?

Sunrisers Hyderabad overseas players in IPL 2026: Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa, Wicketkeeper), Travis Head (Australia, Batter), Liam Livingstone (England, All-rounder), Pat Cummins (Australia, Bowler), up to 8 overseas players per squad with max 4 in playing XI.