Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was one of the standout teams in the last edition of the Indian Premier League. It was a shame they couldn’t go on to win the trophy but this could very well be the season. At the 2025 mega auction, SRH would want to fill the gaps after five retentions. Here’s a look at the possible IPL Auction Sunrisers Hyderabad strategy and five potential targets.
1. Shreyas Iyer
SRH is after an Indian middle-order batsman who can bat #3. The most reliable and sought-after player with these criteria is indeed Shreyas Iyer. He can also play anchor to complement the ultra-aggressive batting lineup featuring Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen.
Shreyas Iyer IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 3127 | 96 | 32.23 | 0 |
2. Marco Jansen
Letting go of Marco Jansen would be quite tough for the Hyderabad IPL Team. They would love to have the tall fast bowler back who has now made a reputation for himself as an explosive all-rounder.
Marco Jansen IPL Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowling Average | 5-fer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 20 | 3/25 | 35.75 | 0 |
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3. Wanindu Hasaranga
Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking for a quality spin bowler with a knack for taking wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga is an ideal choice and gives extra cushion to the batting lower down the order.
Wanindu Hasaranga IPL Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowling Average | 5-fer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 35 | 5/18 | 21.37 | 1 |
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4. Mohammad Siraj
If not Marco Jansen, they would target someone like Mohammad Siraj who can bowl with the new ball. Pat Cummins would love to have Siraj who has been an all-format bowler for India. And, after all the think tank would have a soft corner for the local boy!
Mohammad Siraj IPL Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | 5-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 93 | 4/21 | 30.34 | 0 |
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5. Venkatesh Iyer
Another aggressive #3 option is Venkatesh Iyer and alternative to Shreyas Iyer. Venky Iyer has had a fab season last year with champs KKR. He will be a hot choice for the one-down batting role for SRH.
Venkatesh Iyer IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 1326 | 104 | 31.57 | 1 |
With these targets, Sunrisers Hyderabad will have a formidable and sorted batting order for IPL 2025. And, the bowling options will make the SRH squad look menacing and one of the best for the forthcoming season. Let’s see if SRH can snap these players on Auction day.
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SRH IPL 2025 Auction Purse
SRH has spent 75 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap this edition for retaining five players. They are now left with a 45 crores auction purse to make additions at the mega auction.
| Team | Retained Players | Purse Spent (INR) | Purse Available (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 65 | 55 |
| DC | 4 | 47 | 73 |
| GT | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| KKR | 6 | 69 | 51 |
| LSG | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| MI | 5 | 75 | 45 |
| PBKS | 2 | 9.5 | 110.5 |
| RCB | 3 | 37 | 83 |
| RR | 6 | 79 | 41 |
| SRH | 5 | 75 | 45 |
SRH Retained Players ahead of Mega IPL 2025 Auction
Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained their captain Pat Cummins for IPL 2025. The opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, middle order bat and keeper Heinrich Klaasen, and all-rounder Nitish Reddy are among others who have been retained.
| Player | Salary (INR) |
| Pat Cummins | 18 Crore |
| Abhishek Sharma | 14 Crore |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 6 Crore |
| Travis Head | 14 Crore |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 23 Crore |
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