SRH Player Ratings For IPL 2026

Abhishek Sharma and  Ishan Kishan (Source: AFP)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a dramatic and memorable IPL 2026 season. After winning only one of their first four matches, many had already written them off. However, a stunning turnaround in the middle phase of the season changed everything for SRH.

SRH finished third in the league stage with nine wins. Their campaign finally came to an end in the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals, but the season still produced several positives, especially with the bat.

Here are the detailed player ratings for SRH’s IPL 2026 campaign.

SRH Player Ratings for IPL 2026:

Abhishek Sharma - 7/10

Runs: 563, Matches: 15, Average: 40.21 , SR: 204.72

• Abhishek Sharma was undoubtedly one of SRH's biggest stars this season. The left-handed opener played a fearless game from the start and gave SRH explosive beginnings in almost every match. 
• The highlight of his season came against Delhi Capitals when he smashed a sensational 135 not out. It was not only the highest score against DC in IPL history but also helped him equal Virat Kohli’s record for the most T20 centuries by an Indian batter.

Travis Head - 6/10

Runs: 410, Matches: 15, Average: 27.33, SR: 170.12

• Travis Head continued his aggressive approach, often giving SRH flying starts alongside Abhishek Sharma. His fearless batting style helped SRH dominate during the powerplay.
• However, inconsistency hurt his overall impact. While he played a few explosive innings, he struggled to convert starts into big scores regularly. 

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Ishan Kishan - 7.5/10

Runs: 602, Matches: 15, Average: 40.13, SR: 182.42

• Ishan Kishan had a great season in IPL 2026. Apart from contributing with the bat, he also stepped up as captain during the early phase of the tournament when Pat Cummins was unavailable due to injury.
• Ishan Kishan handled the pressure brilliantly and played a major role in SRH’s turnaround. His attacking batting, combined with responsible leadership, helped SRH recover from their poor start.

Heinrich Klaasen - 7.5/10

Runs: 624, Matches: 15, Average: 48.00, SR: 160.00

• Heinrich Klaasen was SRH's most reliable performer during the middle and death overs. He smashed six half-centuries and consistently accelerated innings depending on the situation. His ability to hit spin and pace equally well made him extremely difficult to bowl to.
• Unlike in previous seasons, when he attacked from ball one, Klaasen showed better control while still maintaining a superb strike rate.

Nitish Kumar Reddy - 8/10

Runs: 302, Matches: 14, Average: 30.20, SR: 171.59

Wickets: 8, Matches: 14, Economy: 10.41

• Nitish Kumar Reddy had a breakthrough season and emerged as one of SRH’s most valuable all-rounders. He regularly played impactful cameos that changed games for his team.
• Apart from scoring quick runs, he also contributed with the ball and picked up crucial wickets at important moments. His versatility allowed SRH to use him in multiple bowling roles.

Smaran Ravichandran - 1/10

Runs: 19, Matches: 6, Average: 6.33, SR: 76.00

• The young batter struggled to make an impact in his debut IPL season. Despite showing promise in domestic cricket, Smaran struggled to adapt to the pace and pressure of the IPL.
• He was given opportunities in the second half of the season and even featured in the Eliminator, but failed to produce any significant innings.

Aniket Verma - 1.5/10

Runs: 79, Matches: 10, Average: 13.16, SR: 146.29

• Aniket Verma lacked consistency overall in IPL 2026, but his explosive 43 off 18 balls against RCB was one of the standout cameos of the season and displayed his power-hitting ability.
• However, apart from a few quick knocks, he could not make regular contributions in the middle order. SRH may still see him as a useful finisher for the future.

Liam Livingstone - 0.5/10

Runs: 15, Matches: 2, Average: 7.50, SR: 60.00

• Liam Livingstone's season was extremely disappointing. Bought for a huge amount (INR 13 crore) in the auction, expectations were high, but the limited opportunity in the playing XI made an impact on his performance.
• He played only two matches and failed to contribute with the bat.

Harsh Dubey - 3/10

Wickets: 8, Matches: 8,  Economy: 10.36

• Harsh Dubey became an important all-rounder for SRH in IPL 2026 after being retained for ₹30 lakh. The left-arm spinner played 8 matches and picked up 8 wickets for the team.

Salil Arora - 5/10

Runs: 156, Matches: 14, Average: 22.28, SR: 159.18

• Salil Arora turned out to be one of SRH’s surprise packages this season. Though he did not get many opportunities, he impressed whenever he came to bat.
• His fearless, unbeaten 30 off 10 balls against the Mumbai Indians was one of the most exciting moments of SRH's campaign. He also fought hard in the Eliminator with a quick 35 against the Rajasthan Royals.

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Pat Cummins - 4/10

Wickets: 8, Matches: 8, Economy: 9.59

Runs: 30, Matches: 8, SR: 157.89

• Pat Cummins returned midway through the season after recovering from injury and helped SRH qualify for the playoffs. His leadership remained effective, but his bowling lacked sharpness compared to previous years. The Australian captain looked rusty at times and struggled with consistency.

Shivang Kumar - 4.5/10

Wickets: 9, Matches: 13, Economy: 9.61

Runs: 53, Matches: 13, SR: 115.21

• Shivang Kumar impressed in his first IPL season for SRH after being bought for ₹30 lakh. The left-arm wrist-spinner took 9 wickets in 13 matches and became an important bowler in the middle overs. He recorded his best IPL figures of 3/33 against Punjab Kings.

Eshan Malinga - 6.5/10

Wickets: 20, Matches: 15, Economy: 9.33

• Eshan Malinga enjoyed a breakthrough IPL season and finished as SRH’s leading wicket-taker. His ability to strike regularly in both the powerplay and death overs made him one of SRH’s most important bowlers.
• The pacer played in 15 matches and took 20 wickets at an economy rate of  9.33.

Sakib Hussain - 7.5/10

Wickets: 15, Matches: 11, Economy: 9.45

• Sakib Hussain was one of the discoveries of IPL 2026 for SRH. The young pacer recorded joint-best figures by an Indian on IPL debut (4/24).
• He maintained his consistency throughout the tournament and even dismissed Virat Kohli in a crucial match against RCB. His fearless bowling and wicket-taking ability made him one of SRH’s biggest positives.

Praful Hinge - 6/10

Wickets: 14, Matches: 7, Economy: 11.73

• Praful Hinge had a sensational debut season. He made history by taking three wickets in his very first IPL over and instantly became a talking point. Though expensive at times, his wicket-taking ability helped SRH in several matches. 

Harshal Patel - 0

Wickets: 0, Matches: 5, Economy: 10.82

• Harshal Patel endured a season to forget. Known for his variations and death bowling, he failed to pick up even a single wicket in five matches.

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