Top 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad batters to watch out for in IPL 2026

Published - 18 Mar 2026, 18:32 IST | Updated - 18 Mar 2026, 19:14 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad have built a reputation over the years as one of the most explosive batting units in the Indian Premier League. Known for their fearless brand of cricket and power-packed top order, SRH have consistently relied on their batters to set the tone, often overwhelming oppositions with aggressive strokeplay and high-scoring encounters.

Heading into IPL 2026, the franchise once again boasts a formidable batting lineup filled with match-winners capable of changing the course of a game within a few overs. With a mix of dangerous international and exciting Indian batters, SRH’s batting firepower will be crucial to their title ambitions this season.

Ishan Kishan’s life has turned upside down in the last few months. After being nowhere near Team India’s radar for the last 2 years, he made a sensational comeback into the squad on the back of an impressive domestic season. Since his comeback, he has been phenomenal for the Indian team, playing a crucial role in their successful T20 World Cup title defence.

He will be slotted in at number 3 for them, as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will most probably continue to open their batting line-up. In the 2025 season, the wicketkeeper batter had scored 354 runs with a strike rate of over 152, including one century. If he manages to continue his fine form, it will be a big plus for him.