ipl 2026 auction It is expected that another round of changes may be underway in the team as the franchise looks to address tactical shortcomings ahead of a new title push. For Sunrisers HyderabadWhose last two seasons have highlighted problems with death bowling and control in the middle overs despite a powerful top order, this auction is a chance to rebuild their attack around young, multi-dimensional talent. With a good purse and many slots to fill, SRH can be bold in targeting impact players who address specific shortcomings rather than simply adding depth.
5 players whom Sunrisers Hyderabad can buy in IPL 2026 mini auction
1. Cameron Green
cameron green This is the kind of multi-dimensional overseas signing that can change the composition of SRH’s XI overnight. A powerful top-order batsman capable of operating at No. 3 or No. 4, Green brings the ability to bowl two to three overs at a heavy seam-up pace, as well as a proven record of high strike-rate run scoring in the IPL. His presence will give SRH the flexibility to have an aggressive opener-heavy approach, while still having a steady middle-order presence that can also finish the innings. With the ball, he can be used as a matchup option against right-handed batsmen or as a sixth bowler, which is important for a team that has often looked one-dimensional after its frontline attack has been poor.
2. Mathisha Pathirana
Mathisha Pathirana Provides a direct answer to SRH’s most visible problem in recent seasons: death-over leakage. The Sri Lankan paceman has already built a reputation as one of the best end-over specialists in the league, using his powerful action, accurate yorkers and sharp slower balls to trouble batting sides in the 16-20 overs. For a team that has repeatedly given up big finishes despite getting good starts with the ball, Pathirana not only provides wickets at the back end but also provides psychological control over chasing teams who know they have to take risks against him. Including him in the attack will allow SRH to plan their pace resources around a specified closer, reducing the pressure on the rest of the seam unit.
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3. Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi SRH will get something they have sorely missed: a genuinely attacking Indian wrist-spinner who can control and strike in the middle overs. Bishnoi has built his T20 reputation on aggressive lines, sharp googlies and the ability to keep batsmen guessing while maintaining respectable economy in the stages where teams usually accelerate. SRH’s spin attack often lacks bite, forcing them to over-bowl the fast bowlers on flat decks and leaving them exposed when conditions do not help the seam. By bringing in Bishnoi, they get a strong player in the middle overs who can target the opposition anchors, break partnerships and put pressure on the scoreboard which complements their fast bowling plans.
4. Sky lamp
sky lamp An ideal home pace option for SRH to strengthen the powerplay and early middle overs. He has already shown in the IPL that he can swing the new ball, hit it at a good length and take wickets in front, which are qualities SRH sometimes miss outside their frontline stars. A reliable Indian seamer also gives the franchise vital team balance, ensuring they don’t have to waste overseas slots on a support pacer. With the right support, Akash could become SRH’s preferred Indian fast bowler to share the new ball, allowing the team to rotate its premium overseas bowlers as per the conditions and opposition.
5. Auqib Nabi
Auqib Nabi Represents a smart, future-oriented investment from the domestic circuit. The fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir has consistently impressed with his ability to bowl the right length, generate movement and maintain pressure in red and white ball cricket. For SRH, Nabi offers a low-cost, high-yield option, who can be drafted in initially as a squad seamer and gradually work his way into first-choice contention. His skill set is well suited to Indian conditions: he can swing it early, bowl disciplined spells in the middle and adapt to different roles as he gains experience. For a franchise that needs to build a strong Indian pace core for the long term, Nabi fits the profile of a shrewd auction choice.
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