Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad 2026
Last updated: January 27, 2026
This page lists the officially confirmed Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the IPL 2026 season, organized by playing role and overseas status.
SRH Batters
| Player | Overseas |
| Travis Head | 🌍 |
| Aniket Verma | — |
| Smaran Ravichandran | — |
All-Rounders
| Player | Overseas |
| Abhishek Sharma | — |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | — |
| Brydon Carse | 🌍 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 🌍 |
| Harsh Dubey | — |
| Harshal Patel | — |
Bowlers
| Player | Overseas |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 🌍 |
| Eshan Malinga | 🌍 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | — |
| Jaydev Unadkat | — |
| Sakib Hussain | — |
| Shivam Mavi | — |
| Onkar Tarmale | — |
| Amit Kumar | — |
| Praful Hinge | — |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Overseas |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 🌍 |
| Ishan Kishan | — |
| Salil Arora | — |
SRH Roster Strategy
Sunrisers Hyderabad have increasingly leaned into an intent-driven squad model, emphasizing aggressive batting and high-impact bowling. SRH prioritize players capable of shifting momentum quickly, particularly during powerplay and death overs.
Overseas selections are often aligned with this philosophy, adding explosiveness or specialist skills that support an attacking brand of cricket. The squad is structured to maximize scoring pressure while maintaining enough control to defend totals.
Notes
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Overseas quota: 6 overseas players listed.
Squad FAQ
What is an IPL squad?
An IPL squad is the complete list of players registered by a franchise for the season.
How many players can be in an IPL squad?
Teams may register up to 25 players, with a minimum of 18.
How many overseas players are allowed in the squad?
A squad can include a maximum of 8 overseas players.
Does being in the squad guarantee playing time?
No. Matchday selections depend on form, conditions, opposition, and tactical decisions.
How often is this squad page updated?
Squad pages are updated whenever official changes are confirmed.