Sunrisers Hyderabad’s most expensive players at each IPL auctions: From Harry Brook to Pat Cummins

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The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have carved out a reputation as a highly analytical and bowling-centric franchise since their inception in 2013, replacing the defunct Deccan Chargers. Their auction strategy has often prioritized stability and the acquisition of world-class bowlers and high-impact all-rounders, a philosophy that underpinned their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 title. After a period of flux, SRH made two massive, franchise-defining bids in 2024 and 2025 for Pat Cummins and Heinrich Klaasen, signaling a clear shift toward assembling a core of explosive overseas match-winners. This history of strategic, often high-stakes spending is crucial to understanding their team composition today.

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