Sunrisers Hyderabad has gone into the IPL 2026 season fresh and, more especially, with a belief that they will be playing vibrant, consistent, aggressive cricket. The franchise has balanced the management of experienced foreign players and young Indian lads perfectly. Their batting department looks extra attacking and explosive this time around, which is exactly what we need to build an arsenal at critical points. On the other hand, that bowling attack consists mainly in precise fast bowling and some good spin combinations to impose discipline on matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad will come to the UAE looking at getting back into form, as they have been inconsistent in recent campaigns and eclipsing making a return to the playoffs. Led by experienced management and an incredible game plan, the side leans towards rebuilding its legacy and being a serious title shocker in IPL 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Overview
| Team Name | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Season | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
| Captain | Pat Cummins – A calm and aggressive leader strengthening both bowling and strategy |
| Head Coach | Daniel Vettori – Focused on tactical balance and player development |
| Home Ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium |
| Owner | Sun TV Network Limited |
| Key Auction Additions | Wanindu Hasaranga, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat |
| Total Squad Strength | 25 Players |
| Overseas Players | 8 |
| IPL 2026 Objective | Build a consistent winning combination, secure playoff qualification, and push strongly for the IPL title |
SRH Squad 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad Players
WK/Batsman

WK/ Batsman

Batsman

Batsman

Batsman

Batsman

Batsman
All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders

All Rounders
Bowlers

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler
Sunrisers Hyderabad Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Daniel Vettori |
| Director of Cricket | Tom Moody |
| Batting Coach | Brian Lara |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Dale Steyn |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Fielding Coach | Ryan Cook |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Mario Villavarayan |
| Team Physios | Shyam Sundar, Ashish Kaushik |
| Team Analyst | Srinivas Chandrasekaran |
| Team Doctor & Medical Staff | Dr. P.S. Chandran & team |
