As IPL 2026 approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is gearing up to make changes to their squad after a mixed 2025 season. Some players didn’t do well, some showed promise, so SRH will make big changes before the auction. Let’s see the possible Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 squad, including who will stay and who will go.
SRH wants to build a well-rounded team by strengthening their top order, finding players who can finish strong and improving their bowling depth – areas that struggled at times in 2025.
Who will SRH release before IPL 2026?
SRH will release some known and underperforming players to free up money and spots for overseas players. Here’s a list of players who will be released:
Rahul Chahar: Played once and didn’t make an impact, might need a change of spin options.
Adam Zampa: Played 2 matches and didn’t do much, might lose his overseas spot.
Brydon Carse/Wiaan Mulder: English fast bowlers who had injury issues and weren’t picked, so will be released.
Sachin Baby: Didn’t make an impact and didn’t get many chances, so will be released.
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Who will SRH keep for IPL 2026?
SRH’s core group includes international players and Indians with potential:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Mohammed Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh, Kamindu Mendis, Atharva Taide, Wiaan Mulder, Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran
Players from IPL 2025 who will be the foundation of SRH in 2026
These 4 players will be the core of SRH in 2026:
Pat Cummins (Captain & Fast Bowler): Led SRH’s pace attack with 16 wickets and was great throughout 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen (Wk/Bat): One of the best in the middle order with 487 runs at a good strike rate.
Abhishek Sharma (All-rounder): Continued his good form with the fastest Indian IPL century and 439 runs.
Travis Head (Opener): Provided stability at the top with 374 runs.
SRH 2026 Playing XI
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Aniket Verma
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Eshan Malinga
- Mohammed Shami
- Zeeshan Ansari
SRH’s plan for IPL 2026 is to release inconsistent players and unused overseas players and strengthen their core with international stars and dynamic Indian players. With a strong top order, players who can finish strong and variety of bowling options, SRH will try to come back in 2026.
