IPL 2026 Auction: Hyderabad’s Orange Army is ready, the biggest bet can be placed on these 7 players

News India Live, Digital Desk: All eyes are on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the team which changed the way of playing T-20 cricket in IPL, in this auction. 14th December has come, the auction is round the corner and there is only one question in the minds of the fans, what wonders is Kavya Maran and the team management going to do on the auction table this time? Last season was no less than a dream for SRH, where their batsmen made a series of records. But, it is said that there is always scope for ‘perfection’. So let us understand in simple language what is the mathematics of SRH and which players (Potential Targets) can they run after. The purse is full, and the intentions are also strong! First of all, Hyderabad may have a good amount of money left in the purse even after retaining their core players (like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Klaasen and Cummins). Their fund is clear, not to leave what is set and not to be stingy to save money where there is a shortage. Who will SRH have their eyes on? (Potential Targets) Experts believe that SRH will be in a mood to target at least 6-7 players in this auction. A powerful Indian spinner: Hyderabad’s batting is world class, but their spin bowling is lacking some edge. The team can definitely bet big on an experienced Indian leg spinner or a mystery spinner who can take wickets in the middle overs. Bhuvi’s backup (fast bowler): To further strengthen the fast bowling unit, a young Indian pacer can top their list. Foreign all-rounder: Although they have good foreign players, but as a backup, they will be looking for an all-rounder who can help in the absence of Cummins or Heinrich Klaasen. Role of finisher: Abdul Samad and Nitish Reddy have done well, but the team would like to add another Indian finisher so that the depth of batting in the lower order increases. What will be the strategy? (Strategy)SRH’s strategy is going to be very simple “attack”. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, the team has played ‘fearless cricket’ and in the auction also they will choose such players who have the ability to hit a six from the first ball. They will not spend money on players who take 10 balls to set. Kavya Maran’s record in the last few auctions has been excellent. They bid not emotionally but on the basis of data. How could be the playing 11? If SRH is successful in buying these 5-7 players of their choice, then their playing 11 in IPL 2026 will be like a ‘pile of gunpowder’. The same old fire in the opening, strength in the middle order and sharpness in the bowling. Overall, Sunrisers Hyderabad will not only look to fill the team in this auction but will also look to upgrade the trophy winning ‘machine’. Now it remains to be seen who gets the last bid when the hammer falls when the auction starts!