Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed a strong campaign Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, finished third in the league stage and secured a place in the playoffs. However, their journey came to an abrupt end after the defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator. While SRH were competitive in most departments, there are still a few areas that need to be addressed if they are to take the next step and challenge for the title in IPL 2027.
Here are three changes that SRH should make ahead of IPL 2027:
Invest in experienced bowlers and finishers
SRH have an exciting crop of young talent, especially in their bowling attack. Players like Prafulla Hinge, Saqib Hussain, Harsh Dubey and Shivang Kumar performed well throughout the season. However, the burden of leading the attack largely rested on the captain pat cumminsEspecially during pressure situations.
The inclusion of one or two experienced bowlers can make the team much stronger. Experienced promoters not only provide stability in difficult moments but also help in nurturing young talent. The same applies to the finishing department. While Aniket Verma, Salil Arora and Smaran Ravichandran contributed in parts, SRH lacked a proven finisher who was capable of finishing games consistently. An experienced lower-order batsman can provide the necessary balance and composure in a high-pressure chase.
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