Updated: 28 October 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in IPL 2026 but went out in the Eliminator. They have already made one trade for 2027, bringing T Natarajan back to Hyderabad. Right now, SRH have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas.
Below is the full SRH squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
8/8
overseas slots used
1
IPL title
3rd
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
SRH at a Glance
| Detail | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL titles | 1 (2016) |
| IPL 2026 finish | 3rd, lost the Eliminator |
| Captain in 2026 | Pat Cummins |
| Head coach for 2027 | Daniel Vettori |
| Players under contract | 25 (17 Indian, 8 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
SRH Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Sunrisers Hyderabad going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | Australia | ₹14 crore |
| Smaran Ravichandran | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Aniket Verma | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa | ₹23 crore |
| Ishan Kishan Vice-captain in 2026 | India | ₹11.25 crore |
| Salil Arora | India | ₹1.5 crore |
All-rounders (7)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | India | ₹14 crore |
| Liam Livingstone | England | ₹13 crore |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | India | ₹6 crore |
| Jack Edwards Missed 2026 (foot) | Australia | ₹3 crore |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | ₹75 lakh |
| Harsh Dubey | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Shivang Kumar | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (12)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins Captain in 2026 | Australia | ₹18 crore |
| T Natarajan Traded in from DC | India | ₹10.75 crore |
| Harshal Patel | India | ₹8 crore |
| Eshan Malinga | Sri Lanka | ₹1.2 crore |
| Brydon Carse Missed 2026 (injury) | England | ₹1 crore |
| Jaydev Unadkat | India | ₹1 crore |
| Shivam Mavi Missed part of 2026 (groin) | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Sakib Hussain | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Onkar Tarmale | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Praful Hinge | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Amit Kumar | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Krains Fuletra | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 28 October 2026.
Since last season
SRH Changes for IPL 2027
- Left-arm fast bowler T Natarajan joined from Delhi Capitals, and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moved to Delhi.
- No change at the top: Pat Cummins led the team in 2026, and Daniel Vettori is head coach.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | David Payne (himself a replacement for Jack Edwards) |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | Brydon Carse |
| RS Ambrish | India | Shivam Mavi |
The money
SRH’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹129.90 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹23 crore
Heinrich Klaasen, wicketkeeper
#2
₹18 crore
Pat Cummins, bowler
#3
₹14 crore
Travis Head, batter
#4
₹14 crore
Abhishek Sharma, all-rounder
#5
₹13 crore
Liam Livingstone, all-rounder
Last season
SRH in IPL 2026
SRH won 9 league games in IPL 2026 and finished 3rd, but lost the Eliminator to Rajasthan Royals by 47 runs.
SRH IPL titles
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the IPL once: 2016.
Your questions
SRH Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the SRH captain for IPL 2027?
SRH have not announced any change. Pat Cummins led the team in 2026.
Who is the SRH head coach for IPL 2027?
Daniel Vettori is the Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach.
How many players are in the SRH squad right now?
SRH have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will SRH announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Who is the most expensive player in the SRH squad?
Heinrich Klaasen, at ₹23 crore. Captain Pat Cummins is next at ₹18 crore.
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the SRH squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade) and The National (coaching changes).