The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a disappointing campaign during the IPL 2025 season, clinching only six wins out of 14 games in the group stages.

However, their core looks strong with a solid batting and bowling lineup. However, they can afford to make some changes, and by releasing some players, they will be aiming to sign some young talents during the IPL 2026 auction.

The event is likely to be held in the January-February window ahead of the IPL 2026 tournament, which usually follows the March-May window.

According to IPL 2026 auction rules, there are no restrictions on the number of players who can be released or retained.

In addition to the purse remaining from the previous auction and the value of the players they release, teams will likely to have a total purse value of INR 151 crore for the upcoming season.

Listed below are players likely to be released by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

• Abhinav manohar
• Mohammad shami
• Jayadev unadkat
• Rahul chahar
• Wiaan Mulder

Abhinav manohar

Abhinav Manohar who joined the franchise for INR 3.2 crore, played only 7 matches in the IPL 2025. He amassed 61 runs to his name and it could be quite be possible that SRH could look for the other options during the auction.

Mohammad shami

Shami who joined SRH for INR 10 crores has come off from a long injury layoff and won the Champions Trophy 2025. However his IPL performances did not live upto his standards, having played nine matches and picked only six wickets at a run rate of 11.23.

This could leave the franchise likely to be released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Rahul chahar

Rahul Chahar did not get much opportunities in the IPL 2025 season bowling only one over in the only match he played.

It looks highly unlikely that the leg spinner will be retained by SRH in the auction or the trading window.

Jayadev unadkat

Jayadev Unadkat had a decent performance in the IPL 2025 season and has the ability to pick most critical overs in the match even though the results can be mixed.

He could be likely to be released by SRH ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 auction.

Wiaan Mulder

The South Africa cricketer Wiaan Mulder has played only one game in the IPL 2025, and could be likely to be released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

He could be likely on the released players list ahead of the new season.

Apart from the released players list, we have also listed the probable retained players list of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Listed below are the best possible retained players for SRH.

• Abhishek Sharma
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Pat Cummins
• Travis Head
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Ishan kishan
• Aniket Verma
• Smaran Ravichandran
• Kamindo mistakes
• Harshal patel
• Eshan Malinga
• Harsh Dubey
• Atharva taide
• Zeeshan Ansari

According to BCCI guidelines, the mini auction will take place in the January-February Window following the player trade window in December-January.

Although the exact date of the auction is yet to be disclosed, several sources have hinted that the IPL 2026 auction dates will be announced very soon.

This mini auction for IPL 2026 will allow franchises to target their required players for completing their squad after the pre-auction trade window.