As the Board of Control for Cricket in India unveiled the complete schedule for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to launch their campaign in a high-voltage clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, marking an important start for a side aiming to make a strong statement early in the tournament.
SRH head into IPL 2026 with renewed confidence after a well-planned mini-auction, where they entered with a purse of ₹25.50 crore and 10 slots to fill. The franchise focused on strengthening depth while maintaining a solid core, reflecting a balanced approach to squad-building.

However, injury concerns and player availability remain a significant worry. The biggest setback revolves around skipper Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury and is expected to miss the initial phase of the tournament. His absence not only weakens SRH's pace attack but also leaves a leadership void at the start of the campaign.
With Cummins sidelined, added pressure will fall on the supporting bowling unit to deliver in crucial early matches and on Ishan Kishan, who will be leading the side in the absence of the Australian.
Beyond Cummins, the broader challenge lies in workload management and maintaining squad fitness amid a hectic cricket calendar. Any further injuries could test the team's depth, particularly in the bowling department, which plays a vital role in SRH's overall balance.
As a result, Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2026 campaign will not just be about on-field performances, but also about how effectively they navigate fitness concerns and player availability. Here's a complete look at SRH's full schedule, updated squad, and match venues.
Ishan Kishan (c/wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, Krains Fuletra, Brydon Carse, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, David Payne, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari
| Sl No. | Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | April 5 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | April 13 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | April 18 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | April 21 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad | May 3 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | May 6 |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad | May 22 |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | March 28 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | April 2 |
| 10 | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | April 11 |
| 11 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | April 25 |
| 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | April 29 |
| 13 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | May 12 |
| 14 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | May 18 |