IPL franchise since 2013
Hyderabad, the City of Pearls
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Home ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Latest updates
- Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis join SRH in a trade with CSK
Liam Livingstone (Rs 6 crore, down from the Rs 13 crore SRH paid) and Jack Edwards (Rs 3 crore) move to CSK. Khaleel (Rs 4.8 crore) and Ellis (Rs 2 crore) join SRH.
Source: IPL - Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - Natarajan returns to SRH
The IPL confirmed the swap with Delhi Capitals. Natarajan returns at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi.
Source: IPL
Squad
- PCPat CumminsFast bowler, 2026 captain
- THTravis HeadBatter
- ASAbhishek SharmaBatter
- HKHeinrich KlaasenWicketkeeper-batter
- IKIshan KishanWicketkeeper-batter
- NRNitish Kumar ReddyAll-rounder
- HPHarshal PatelFast bowler
- JUJaydev UnadkatFast bowler
- KAKhaleel AhmedFast bowlerTrade, 5 Nov
- NENathan EllisFast bowlerTrade, 5 Nov
- TNT NatarajanFast bowlerTrade from DC, 14 Oct
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 3rd in the league on 18 points, out in the Eliminator
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
1
2016
Our journeySunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the IPL in 2016 and have reached the final twice since, in 2018 and 2024. The franchise is based in Hyderabad, plays at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and has been part of the league since 2013.
This page covers the history, the 2016 title, the 2026 season and the IPL 2027 trade with Chennai Super Kings. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| In the IPL since | 2013 |
| Based in | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Home ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL titles | 1 (2016) |
| Owners | Sun TV Network |
| Captain | Pat Cummins in IPL 2026. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed. |
| Head coach | Daniel Vettori |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 3rd in the league on 18 points, out in the Eliminator |
| Official accounts | Instagram @sunrisershyd, X @SunRisers |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @sunrisershyd | |
| X | @SunRisers |
History of Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH joined the IPL in 2013 and are owned by the Sun TV Network. They won the title in 2016 under David Warner. They were runners-up in 2018 and 2024.
IPL titles won by Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Year | Captain |
|---|---|
| 2016 | David Warner |
Leadership and captaincy
Pat Cummins was the retained captain for IPL 2026 but missed the early matches while recovering from injury. Ishan Kishan was named interim captain, with Abhishek Sharma as his vice-captain. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed.
The 2026 season
- League stage: SRH finished third on 18 points, level with RCB and GT, and missed Qualifier 1 on net run rate (+0.524).
- Playoffs: SRH played Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator and were knocked out.
- Runs: Heinrich Klaasen scored 606 runs, Ishan Kishan 569 and Abhishek Sharma 563 in the league stage.
SRH milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013 | First season |
| 2016 | Champions under David Warner |
| 2018 | Runners-up |
| 2024 | Runners-up |
| 2026 | Third on 18 points, out in the Eliminator |
Who plays for SRH?
Heinrich Klaasen scored 606 runs in the 2026 league stage, Ishan Kishan 569 and Abhishek Sharma 563. Pat Cummins is the fast bowler and was the 2026 captain. T Natarajan returns from Delhi Capitals, where he went in 2025. He played for SRH from 2020 to 2024, and his 19 wickets in 2024 were the most by an SRH bowler that season. Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis arrive from Chennai Super Kings.
Head coach and owners
Daniel Vettori is the head coach. SRH are owned by the Sun TV Network.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Trade with Chennai Super Kings (5 November): Khaleel Ahmed (Rs 4.8 crore) and Nathan Ellis (Rs 2 crore) join SRH. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards go to CSK.
- Natarajan returns (14 October): T Natarajan comes back from Delhi Capitals at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari goes to Delhi.
- Captaincy: not confirmed for IPL 2027.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
How many IPL titles has Sunrisers Hyderabad won?
One, in 2016.
Who is the SRH captain?
Pat Cummins was captain in IPL 2026, with Ishan Kishan as interim captain early in the season. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed.
Who did SRH get in the trade with CSK?
Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis, in exchange for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards.
Where does SRH play its home matches?
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Who is the SRH head coach?
Daniel Vettori.
Who owns Sunrisers Hyderabad?
The Sun TV Network.
Update Log
November 5, 2026: Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis join SRH in a trade with CSK. Liam Livingstone (Rs 6 crore, down from the Rs 13 crore SRH paid) and Jack Edwards (Rs 3 crore) move to CSK. Khaleel (Rs 4.8 crore) and Ellis (Rs 2 crore) join SRH.
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
October 14, 2026: Natarajan returns to SRH. The IPL confirmed the swap with Delhi Capitals. Natarajan returns at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi.