IPL 2026 auction Another round is expected to prompt team restructuring, as franchises look to fill strategic gaps for a new title race. Sunrisers Hyderabad For Australia, whose last two seasons have highlighted problems in death bowling and middle over control despite a powerful top order, this auction is an opportunity to rebuild their attack around young, multi-dimensional talent. With a fair amount and multiple slots, SRH can be bold in targeting impactful players who address specific shortcomings and not just add depth.
1. Cameron Green
cameron green There is one versatile overseas player who can change the composition of SRH’s XI overnight. A powerful top-order batsman who can play at No. 3 or No. 4, Green brings to the IPL a proven record of high strike-rate run scoring, as well as the ability to bowl fast two to three overs. His presence will give SRH the flexibility to maintain an aggressive opener-heavy approach, while also having a steady middle-order batsman who can finish 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 often looks one-dimensional when its forward attack cools down.
2. Matisha Pathirana
Matisha Pathirana Let’s directly address SRH’s most glaring problem in recent seasons: leaking runs in the death overs. The Sri Lankan fast bowler has already made his mark as one of the best end-overs specialists in the league, using his slingy action, accurate yorkers and sharp slower balls to stifle batting sides in the 16-20 overs. For a team that repeatedly concedes big finishes despite good starts, Pathirana not only provides wickets in the final overs but also exerts psychological control over 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, thereby reducing the pressure on the rest of the fast bowlers.
3. Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi Will give SRH what they have sorely missed: a genuine attacking Indian wrist-spinner who can control and strike in the middle overs. Bishnoi has built his T20 name on aggressive lines, sharp googlies and his ability to keep the batsmen guessing, while maintaining respectable economy in the stages where teams usually accelerate. SRH’s spin attack has often been ineffective, forcing them to bowl more to the fast bowlers on flat pitches and leaving them exposed when conditions are not conducive to fast bowling. By bringing in Bishnoi, they get a middle-overs force that can target opposition anchors, break up partnerships and put pressure on the scoreboard which meshes well with their fast bowling plans.
4. Sky lamp
sky lamp The domestic fast bowler is an ideal 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, bowl good hard lengths and take wickets early, which are qualities SRH have sometimes lost outside their forward stars. A reliable Indian fast bowler also provides vital team balance to the franchise, ensuring that they do not need to burn an overseas slot for a supporting fast bowler. With the right support, Akash could become SRH’s go-to Indian pacer who shares the new ball, allowing the team to rotate its premium overseas bowlers according to the conditions and opposition.
5. Auqib Nabi
Auqib Nabi represent a smart, forward-looking investment from the domestic circuit. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler 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-potential option who can be initially trained as a team pacer and gradually brought into the first-choice competition. His skill set is well suited to Indian conditions: he can swing early, bowl disciplined spells in the middle and adapt to different roles as he gains experience. For a franchise that looks to build a strong Indian pace core for the long term, Nabi fits the profile of an astute auction selection.
