Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Squad, Fixtures and Complete Player List
Sunrisers Hyderabad are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the IPL — and in 2026, they have kept the ingredients that make them dangerous. The core that made SRH one of the highest-scoring teams in IPL history during the 2024 season is back. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Nitish Kumar Reddy are all confirmed for another season. Get the full breakdown of every team in the IPL 2026 season.
The departure of Mohammed Shami — traded to Lucknow Super Giants — is a genuine loss. But the batting firepower SRH possess makes them dangerous in any format.
SRH IPL 2026 Fixtures
| # | Date | Day | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar | Sat | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| 2 | 02 Apr | Thu | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| 3 | 05 Apr | Sun | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| 4 | 11 Apr | Sat | PBKS vs SRH | Mullanpur |
SRH open the season on the road at Bengaluru — a tough assignment on day one of the tournament. The IPL 2026 schedule has remaining fixtures dropping in phases.
SRH IPL 2026 Squad
Captain: Pat Cummins | Coach: Daniel Vettori | Home Ground: Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
| Player | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (c) | All-rounder | Australia |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter | India |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder | India |
| Heinrich Klaasen | WK-Batter | South Africa |
| Ishan Kishan | WK-Batter | India |
| Travis Head | Batter | Australia |
| Aiden Markram | All-rounder | South Africa |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler | India |
| Harsh Dubey | Bowler | India |
| Brydon Carse | Bowler | England |
| Jaydev Unadkat | Bowler | India |
| Eshan Malinga | Bowler | Sri Lanka |
| Aniket Verma | Batter | India |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | New Zealand |
What Makes SRH Dangerous in 2026
The SRH batting lineup has no soft option. Travis Head at the top is one of the most destructive T20 openers in world cricket right now — he attacks from ball one and forces the fielding side into defensive positions within three overs. Abhishek Sharma alongside him is equally aggressive, and both left-right combination at the top gives bowlers no rest.
Heinrich Klaasen is arguably the best finisher in international cricket at the moment. His ability to hit any bowler, in any condition, out of the ground in the final five overs makes SRH genuinely dangerous regardless of what target they set or chase.
Pat Cummins as captain is a player-leader combination that most teams would envy. He leads from the front with the ball, reads the game intelligently, and gives SRH a calm, assured presence at the top.
Nitish Kumar Reddy continues to grow as an all-rounder. After his performances in 2024 and 2025, he is no longer a surprise — he is expected to deliver, and he has the game to do it.
SRH’s Title Chances: Key Points
- Perhaps the most explosive top order in the IPL — SRH can put 220+ on any surface on a good day
- The loss of Shami slightly weakens their new-ball attack, but Cummins, Ferguson and Carse cover a lot of ground
- Hyderabad is a flat batting track that suits SRH’s style of play perfectly
- Ishan Kishan’s addition gives Vettori flexibility in how he constructs the batting order
Keep an eye on SRH’s run tally throughout the season on the IPL 2026 points table tracker.
FAQs
Who is SRH’s captain for IPL 2026? Pat Cummins continues as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2026.
Is Travis Head playing for SRH in IPL 2026? Yes, Travis Head is retained and will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
Why did SRH trade Mohammed Shami? Shami was traded to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026 as part of squad restructuring.
Who coaches Sunrisers Hyderabad? Daniel Vettori continues as head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
When is SRH’s first IPL 2026 match? SRH open the IPL 2026 season on March 28 against defending champions RCB at Bengaluru.
Who are SRH’s key players in IPL 2026? Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins and Nitish Kumar Reddy are SRH’s most important players going into 2026.
