Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad and Team Records

Sunrisers Hyderabad have built one of the most distinctive identities in the Indian Premier League since joining the tournament in 2013. The franchise initially became known for disciplined bowling, with players such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan regularly defending modest totals. More recently, SRH have transformed into one of the IPL’s most aggressive batting teams through Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan. SRH won their first IPL title in 2016, finished runners-up in 2018 and 2024, and hold the IPL record for the highest team total with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pat Cummins remains the captain of the current squad, while Daniel Vettori is the head coach.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

The following is the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026 after player retentions and the mini-auction.

SRH retained a strong core before the 2026 auction, including Cummins, Head, Abhishek, Klaasen, Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The major auction addition was Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore, while Jack Edwards, Shivam Mavi and several uncapped Indian players added depth.

Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL Team Records

The transformation in SRH’s batting is clear from their highest totals. Five of the biggest franchise totals have come since 2024, and their 287/3 against RCB remains the highest team score in IPL history through the 2026 season.

SRH’s Highest IPL Total – 287/3

Sunrisers Hyderabad produced the highest team total in IPL history against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2024.

SRH reached 287/3 from 20 overs. Travis Head led the assault with 102 from only 41 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen added another explosive fifty.

The innings broke SRH’s own record of 277/3, which they had set against Mumbai Indians earlier in the same season.

The 287/3 total represented a major change in how SRH approached T20 batting. Earlier SRH teams were often built around defending totals through Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan and other bowlers. The 2024 side instead attacked from the first over and regularly targeted scores above 250.

Abhishek Sharma – SRH’s Explosive Indian Opener

Abhishek Sharma has developed into one of the franchise’s most important players.

His combination of aggressive opening batting and left-arm spin gives SRH flexibility, but his biggest impact has come with the bat.

Abhishek set a new SRH individual batting record in 2025 when he smashed 141 from only 55 balls against Punjab Kings in Hyderabad. The innings included 14 fours and 10 sixes and surpassed David Warner’s previous SRH record of 126.

He followed that with an unbeaten 135 during IPL 2026, giving him two of the three highest individual scores in SRH history.

Abhishek’s willingness to attack immediately has made him especially dangerous when paired with Travis Head. Their left-handed opening combination became one of the central reasons SRH’s scoring rate increased so sharply.

Travis Head – Powerplay Aggressor

Travis Head joined SRH ahead of IPL 2024 and immediately became one of the franchise’s most destructive batters.

His 102 against RCB was the central innings in SRH’s record 287/3. Head reached the century in rapid time and repeatedly attacked the short boundaries at Bengaluru.

His opening partnership with Abhishek created a clear SRH strategy: rather than preserving wickets during the powerplay, the two batters looked to maximize every scoring opportunity.

Head’s international experience also provides SRH with a batter comfortable in high-pressure matches and against both pace and spin.

Heinrich Klaasen – Middle-Order Power

Heinrich Klaasen has been one of the IPL’s strongest hitters of spin.

The South African wicketkeeper-batter has regularly been used after the powerplay, where his ability to attack slow bowling prevents opposition captains from controlling the middle overs.

Klaasen scored 104 against RCB in 2023 and later made an unbeaten 105 from only 39 balls against KKR in 2025. That innings became one of the highest scores by an SRH batter.

His ability to clear straight boundaries without needing to move far across the crease makes him particularly valuable on Hyderabad pitches.

Ishan Kishan – Century on SRH Debut Season

Ishan Kishan joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025 and immediately strengthened the top order.

He scored an unbeaten 106 from 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals in SRH’s opening match of the season. Head made 67, Klaasen added 32 from 14 balls and SRH finished on 286/6.

At the time, 286/6 was the second-highest total in IPL history, behind only SRH’s own 287/3.

Kishan adds another aggressive left-handed option and can bat either as an opener or through the middle order.

Pat Cummins – Captain and Fast-Bowling Leader

Pat Cummins joined SRH ahead of IPL 2024 and was immediately appointed captain.

His leadership had a major impact. After finishing near the bottom of the standings in 2023, SRH reached the IPL final in his first season as captain.

Cummins provided fast bowling, lower-order hitting and tactical calm. He also helped create a more aggressive team identity.

Under his captaincy, SRH were willing to take greater batting risks while maintaining enough bowling depth to compete in high-scoring matches.

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy has developed into one of SRH’s most valuable Indian all-rounders.

The right-handed batter can operate in the middle order and also provides medium-pace bowling.

His value is particularly important for squad balance because he allows SRH to use overseas positions on specialist hitters or bowlers without leaving the side short of all-round options.

His performances for SRH also helped him move into the Indian international setup.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2016 IPL Championship

The 2016 season remains the greatest campaign in SRH history.

David Warner captained the team and produced a remarkable season with the bat. SRH did not finish inside the top two, which meant they needed to survive the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 before reaching the final.

In the championship match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bengaluru, SRH scored 208/7.

Warner gave them the ideal start, while Ben Cutting provided a crucial late assault.

RCB responded aggressively through Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, but SRH’s bowlers recovered and defended the total.

Sunrisers won the final by eight runs and lifted their first IPL trophy. At the time, their 208 was the highest total ever recorded in an IPL final.

The 2016 title also remains unique because SRH became the first IPL team to win the championship after entering the playoffs through the Eliminator route.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2018 Final Run

SRH returned to the final in 2018 under Kane Williamson.

Williamson had an outstanding individual season and led a team built heavily around bowling strength.

Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul and Shakib Al Hasan formed a difficult attack, and SRH repeatedly defended competitive rather than enormous totals.

They reached the final against Chennai Super Kings and scored 178/6.

Shane Watson then produced one of the greatest IPL final innings, finishing unbeaten on 117 as CSK won by eight wickets.

Despite the defeat, the 2018 campaign strengthened SRH’s reputation as one of the league’s most consistent teams during that period.

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2024 Final Run

The 2024 season represented a completely different SRH style.

Instead of relying primarily on bowling, SRH became the league’s most aggressive batting team.

Head, Abhishek and Klaasen drove an approach based on attacking from the opening over. SRH broke the IPL highest-total record twice during the season, first reaching 277/3 against Mumbai Indians and then 287/3 against RCB.

They finished second in the league stage.

After losing Qualifier 1 to Kolkata Knight Riders, SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.

KKR dominated the final in Chennai. SRH were bowled out for 113, the lowest score ever recorded in an IPL final, and KKR chased the target in 10.3 overs to win by eight wickets.

Best Batting Performances for SRH

Abhishek’s 141 is now the highest individual score by an SRH batter, replacing Warner’s long-standing 126.

Best Bowling Performances for SRH

Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains the franchise’s most important historical bowler. He recorded two five-wicket hauls for SRH, including 5/19 against Punjab.

Mohammad Nabi’s 4/11 against RCB in 2019 was another exceptional performance. SRH had scored 231/2 through centuries from Bairstow and Warner before Nabi helped dismiss RCB for 113, producing a 118-run victory.

SRH’s Biggest IPL Win

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s biggest win by runs came against RCB in 2019.

SRH scored 231/2 after Jonny Bairstow made 114 and David Warner scored an unbeaten 100.

RCB were then dismissed for 113.

The resulting 118-run victory remains SRH’s largest winning margin by runs through IPL 2026. Their 110-run victory against KKR in 2025 ranks second.

SRH’s Lowest IPL Total

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s most famous batting collapse came in the 2024 IPL final.

KKR dismissed SRH for 113 in 18.3 overs at Chennai.

Mitchell Starc removed Abhishek Sharma early, while Andre Russell later finished with three wickets.

The 113 was not only one of SRH’s lowest IPL totals but also the lowest team score ever recorded in an IPL final.

How SRH’s Identity Has Changed

SRH’s early success was largely associated with bowling.

Bhuvneshwar, Rashid, Dale Steyn, Mustafizur Rahman and other bowlers frequently gave the franchise enough control to defend totals.

The modern SRH side has reversed that formula.

Abhishek, Head, Klaasen and Kishan are encouraged to attack almost immediately. The result has been an extraordinary collection of totals above 260.

SRH have recorded 287/3, 286/6, 278/3, 277/3 and 266/7, giving them more 260-plus IPL totals than any other franchise.

Conclusion

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won one IPL championship, lifting the trophy in 2016 under David Warner, and have twice finished runners-up in 2018 and 2024.

The franchise has changed dramatically over time. Earlier SRH sides were built around elite bowling and careful batting, while the current team has become one of the most aggressive batting units in T20 cricket.

Their 287/3 against RCB remains the highest total in IPL history, while Abhishek Sharma now owns the franchise’s highest individual score with 141.

David Warner, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson defined earlier successful eras. The modern core of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy and captain Pat Cummins has created a very different style.

With one championship, three final appearances and several major IPL batting records, SRH have established a significant place in league history.

FAQs

How many IPL titles have Sunrisers Hyderabad won?

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won one IPL title, in 2016.

Who did SRH beat in the 2016 IPL final?

SRH defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in Bengaluru.

Who is the current captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Pat Cummins is listed as SRH captain for the 2026 squad.

Who is the head coach of SRH?

Daniel Vettori is the Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach.

What is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest IPL score?

SRH’s highest total is 287/3 against RCB in 2024.

Is 287/3 the highest total in IPL history?

Yes. SRH’s 287/3 remains the highest IPL team total through the 2026 season.

What is SRH’s second-highest score?

SRH scored 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in 2025.

Who has the highest individual IPL score for SRH?

Abhishek Sharma holds the record with 141 against Punjab Kings in 2025.

What was David Warner’s highest score for SRH?

Warner scored 126 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.

Who has the best bowling figures for SRH?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 5/19 against Punjab is one of the franchise’s best bowling performances.

How many IPL finals have SRH played?

Sunrisers Hyderabad have played three IPL finals: 2016, 2018 and 2024.

Did SRH reach the 2024 IPL final?

Yes. SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 before losing the final to Kolkata Knight Riders.

What is SRH’s lowest score in an IPL final?

SRH were bowled out for 113 against KKR in the 2024 final, the lowest total in IPL final history.

What is SRH’s biggest IPL win by runs?

SRH beat RCB by 118 runs in 2019, their largest winning margin by runs.

Who scored centuries for SRH against RCB in 2019?

Jonny Bairstow scored 114 and David Warner made an unbeaten 100.

Which players are the main SRH batters now?

The current batting core includes Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan.

Who was SRH captain when they won the IPL?

David Warner captained Sunrisers Hyderabad to the 2016 championship.