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Aakash Chopra Predicts Sunrisers Hyderabad's Playing XI for 2026 IPL Season
Aakash Chopra has released his predicted Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lineup for the 2026 IPL season. Chopra anticipates Ishan Kishan will be the highest run-scorer and Harshal Patel the highest wicket taker.
Aakash Chopra, a former Indian cricketer, has presented his projected playing XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad as the 2026 IPL season approaches. According to Chopra's YouTube channel, SRH possesses a strong batting order down to the number 8 position. Brydon Carse, the team's only available fit overseas fast-bowler, will follow the batting lineup. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad will start the season without captain Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a lumbar stress issue. Cummins had to sit out four of five Ashes Tests and the 2026 T20 World Cup. Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards will also be absent for the entire season due to a foot injury. There are also doubts surrounding Sri Lankan seamer Eshan Malinga, who is dealing with a shoulder problem.
Key Facts
- Aakash Chopra revealed his predicted Sunrisers Hyderabad lineup for the 2026 IPL season.
- Pat Cummins will miss the beginning of the season due to a lumbar stress issue.
- Jack Edwards, the Australian all-rounder, is out for the season with a foot injury.
- Eshan Malinga is questionable due to a shoulder issue.
- Chopra believes SRH has strong batting through number 8.
- Chopra predicts Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel and Shivam Mavi will compose the bowling attack.
- Zeeshan Ansari or Shivang Kumar may serve as spinner, according to Chopra.
- Chopra anticipates Ishan Kishan will be the highest run-scorer and Harshal Patel the highest wicket taker.
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Research Sources
- CricTracker — IPL 2026: Aakash Chopra picks his probable Sunrisers Hyderabad's playing XI | CricTracker