Sunrisers Hyderabad revived the game in 2024 with a brand of cricket that left the IPL almost unheralded, as hard hitting and regular 250+ totals throughout the innings became the norm. By packing their team with hitters capable of both pace and spin, they have become batting juggernauts in the last two seasons, despite the strength of their bowling attack having diminished after the 2025 mega auction. There are still capable players in their batting unit who can single-handedly turn the match.
Let's take a look at five players who can be match-winners for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026:
5) Ishan Kishan
One of the most spectacular revivals in cricket in some years, Ishan KishanIndia's career almost seemed to be over. However, he considers himself the T20 World Cup winner and acting captain in the absence of Pat Cummins. He worked hard in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, becoming the leading run-scorer and leading Jharkhand to the title, and with 314 runs in the T20 World Cup, he was a key part of India's T20 World Cup win, both as an opening batsman and batting at No. 3.
A capable hitter of pace and spin, Kishan finds himself in a position of leadership responsibility as Cummins has missed out in the early stages, providing him with a platform to maximize his strengths with the bat in a team that is ready for his style of play.
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