Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) endured another exciting but ultimately heartbreaking campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Despite assembling an absolute powerhouse team featuring global superstars like Pat Cummins, heinrich classenTravis Head and Ishan Kishan missed out on a top-two finish on franchise net run rate (NRR).
They fell short in the eliminator, losing to Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, extending their wait for a second IPL title.
While the team's ultra-aggressive batting lineup broke many records and delivered many unforgettable performances, the fierce competition for spots meant that some extremely talented individuals spent most of the season on the bench, being deprived of ample opportunities to showcase their abilities in IPL 2026.
Here are 3 players who were under-utilized by SRH in IPL 2026:
3. Smaran Ravichandran
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High intent batsman from karnataka, Smaran RavichandranHe featured in only six matches for SRH in IPL 2026. He was not included in the playing eleven for the first few matches of the season, but earned a place in the latter part of the tournament. In those six matches, he failed to make a mark, scoring only 19 runs with a strike rate of 76.00. But, with age, he could be a good prospect for SRH in the upcoming season.
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