SRH IPL 2026: Probable playing XI, full squad, biggest buys, squad composition and more

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a late splash at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabipulling off one of the headline moves of the day by signing England all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the accelerated round. After initially going unsold, Livingstone was snapped up for Rs 13 crorewith SRH outbidding Lucknow Super Giants in a tense duel.

Alongside the Livingstone deal, SRH focused heavily on pace-bowling depth and Indian domestic talentadding several uncapped names and strengthening an already formidable fast-bowling unit led by captain Pat Cummins.

Biggest buys for Sunrisers Hyderabad at IPL 2026 auction

The standout signing was undoubtedly Liam Livingstonewho adds explosive middle-order batting and part-time spin. SRH also brought in Jack Edwardsa pace-bowling all-rounder, to add flexibility across formats, while continuing their strategy of investing in fast-bowling options.

SRH IPL 2026 squad composition

Wicketkeepers:
Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora

Batters:
Aniket Verma, R. Smaran

All-rounders:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards

Fast bowlers:
Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Praful Hinge, Shivam Mavi

Spinners:
Zeeshan Ansari, Shivang Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Amit Kumar

SRH probable playing XI for IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat

Impact Player: Zeeshan Ansari

This combination gives SRH a powerful top order, multiple all-round options in the middle, and a pace-heavy bowling attack capable of exploiting conditions across venues.

SRH IPL 2026 full squad

Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Krains Fuletra, Praful Hinge, Amit Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards.

With a settled core, added firepower in Livingstone, and an enviable pace attack, Sunrisers Hyderabad head into IPL 2026 as one of the most balanced and dangerous squads in the tournament.