IPL 2026 SRH Squad: Complete Sunrisers Hyderabad Team After Mini Auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) adopted a measured and depth-focused strategy at the IPL 2026 mini auction held in Abu Dhabi. With a limited purse, the franchise avoided aggressive bidding wars and instead concentrated on strengthening its bench while keeping its explosive core intact.

Led by captain Pat Cummins, SRH will aim for a strong comeback in IPL 2026 after missing out on the playoffs last season. The team continues to rely heavily on its powerful top order and has made selective additions to reinforce both batting and bowling depth.

SRH Auction Strategy at IPL 2026 Mini Auction

SRH prioritised balance over big overhauls at the auction. The franchise’s most expensive acquisition was England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who was signed for ₹13 crore, making him the standout purchase of the evening. Australia’s Jack Edwards was added as a seam-bowling all-round option, while Salil Arora emerged as the costliest Indian buy.

In line with their long-term vision, SRH invested in multiple uncapped Indian players, focusing on squad depth rather than marquee names.

Players Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad at IPL 2026 Auction

• Liam Livingstone – ₹13 crore

• Jack Edwards – ₹3 crore

• Salil Arora – ₹1.50 crore

• Shivam Mavi – ₹75 lakh

• Shivang Kumar – ₹30 lakh

• Sakib Hussain – ₹30 lakh

• Omkar Tarmale – ₹30 lakh

• Amit Kumar – ₹30 lakh

• Praful Hinge – ₹30 lakh

• Krains Fuletra – ₹30 lakh

SRH Retained Players for IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad retained the core that defines their playing style, blending explosive batting with experienced international leadership.

• Pat Cummins (Captain)

• Travis Head

• Abhishek Sharma

• Heinrich Klaasen

• Ishan Kishan

• Aniket Verma

• R. Smaran

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Harsh Dubey

• Kamindu Mendis

• Brydon Carse

Sunrisers Hyderabad Full Squad for IPL 2026

Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards, Salil Arora, Shivam Mavi, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Omkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra.

Players Released by SRH Ahead of IPL 2026

• Adam Zampa

• Rahul Chahar

• Wiaan Mulder

• Abhinav Manohar

• Atharva Taide

• Sachin Baby

• Simarjeet Singh

SRH Purse and Squad Status

• Remaining Purse: ₹5.45 crore

• Team Focus: Squad depth, uncapped Indian talent, minimal disruption

Outlook for IPL 2026

With Pat Cummins at the helm and a destructive batting lineup featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Liam Livingstone, SRH enter IPL 2026 with clear intent. The challenge will be tightening their bowling combinations and converting strong starts into consistent results as they look to return to playoff contention.

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