IPL Mega Auction 2025: The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have emerged from the IPL 2025 Mega Auction with a well-rounded squad featuring a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents. With limited resources on Day 2, SRH strategically filled their remaining slots, aiming to mount a strong challenge for the upcoming season.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: SRH Full Squad
Auction Buys:
– Mohammed Shami – ₹10 crore
– Harshal Patel – ₹8 crore
– Ishan Kishan – ₹11.25 crore
– Rahul Chahar – ₹3.2 crore
– Adam Zampa – ₹2.4 crore
– Atharva Taide – ₹30 lakh
– Abhinav Manohar – ₹3 crore
– Simarjeet Singh – ₹1.5 crore
– Zeeshan Ansari – ₹40 lakh
– Jaydev Unadkat – ₹1 crore
– Brydon Carse – ₹1 crore
– Kamindu Mendis – ₹75 lakh
– Sachin Baby – ₹30 lakh
Retained Players:
– Heinrich Klaasen
– Pat Cummins
– Abhishek Sharma
– Travis Head
– Nitish Kumar Reddy
Day 1 Auction Highlights
SRH spent big on Day 1 to secure key players who can make an immediate impact. Their most notable acquisition was Ishan Kishan for ₹11.25 crore, providing a reliable option as a wicketkeeper-batter. Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore) and death-over specialist Harshal Patel (₹8 crore) bolstered the pace attack, while spinner Rahul Chahar (₹3.2 crore) and leg-spinner Adam Zampa (₹2.4 crore) strengthened their spin department.
They also added Atharva Taide (₹30 lakh) and Abhinav Manohar (₹3 crore) to inject young domestic talent into their lineup, along with Simarjeet Singh (₹1.5 crore) to enhance their pace bowling options.
Day 2 Purchases
With a limited purse of ₹5.15 crore for Day 2, SRH made calculated additions to complete their squad:
Zeeshan Ansari (₹40 lakh): A promising domestic spinner.
Jaydev Unadkat (₹1 crore): A seasoned left-arm pacer adding variety to the bowling attack.
Brydon Carse (₹1 crore): The English all-rounder known for his hard-hitting abilities and seam bowling.
Kamindu Mendis (₹75 lakh): A versatile player with a reputation for performing under pressure.
Sachin Baby (₹30 lakh): A dependable middle-order batter with IPL experience.
Retained Players
SRH retained a strong core, including Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. These players bring stability and leadership to the revamped squad.
IPL 2025 Auction: Released Players
SRH released several high-profile names, including Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, and Mayank Agarwal, signaling a fresh direction. Key bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, and Washington Sundar were also let go, leaving room for a reshaped bowling lineup.
With a mix of experienced stars and fresh faces, SRH has built a squad that offers depth and balance across departments. The inclusion of Ishan Kishan adds firepower at the top, while the bowling attack, led by Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel, promises to deliver under pressure. The presence of seasoned spinners like Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa ensures variety in their bowling arsenal. SRH fans will be eager to see if this revamped team, featuring a dynamic blend of talent, can bring home the coveted IPL trophy.
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