IPL 2025: 3 Best Buys By Pat Cummins-Led Sunrisers Hyderabad In Mega Auction

Poulomi Chakraborty

3 Best Purchases of SRH (Source: @mufaddal_Vohra/x.com)3 Best Purchases of SRH (Source: @mufaddal_Vohra/x.com)

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IPL 2025 is coming one more step closer. With soaring excitement, the mega auction has been wrapped up. Fans across the globe witnessed some thrilling tactical battles between the franchises. With WithSunrisers Hyderabad these two days, the franchises picked some valuable players according to their requirements. Sunrisers Hyderabad grabbed headlines with some explosive purchases.

After some previous consecutive disappointments, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a strong comeback in the IPL arena last year. As another new season resumes, the SRH is hoping to come back stronger. On the auction table, the management secured some outstanding deals. Along with Cummins’ swing, and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting, they perfectly blended Shami’s beyond-perfect pace along with Ishan Kishan’s dynamic batting along with his flexibility behind the stumps.

In this article, we will explore the best 3 purchases of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

SRH Full Squad 2025

Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby.

SRH’s 3 Best Purchases in IPL Auction:

3. Harshal Patel:

Harshal Patel is known for troubling the batters with his slower deliveries. This ability makes him a go-to death bowler for any team. Hyderabad already had an impressive pace unit. Harshal’s death bowling ability can be crucial for the franchise in the coming days.

In the IPL arena, Harshal Patel has impressive records. The 2021 season was the best season of his career. He played 15 matches and secured 32 wickets while playing for RCB. Even in the last edition, he was in great form securing 24 wickets in 14 matches for the PBKS. his ability and recent form can be beneficial for SRH to secure their second title.

2. Ishan Kishan:

On the auction table, the SRH management sealed an amazing deal as they purchased young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Known for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills and dynamic batting style, he a valuable buy for the team. Along with Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan will be a great choice to score runs in the powerplay.

Ishan Kishan has proved his ability in International cricket as well as in the IPL arena. The dynamic batter showcased his aggressive batting skills on the big stage. In 32 T20I matches, he scored 796 runs. His ability can make a big difference on the big stage.

1.Mohammad Shami:

Along with Pat Cummins’ lethal pace, the franchise got a huge boost after purchasing Mohammad Shami in the auction for 10 crore. Shami’s ability is known to the cricket world. Along with Harshal, they found Shami for the death bowling. His dealy seam is always a terror to the batters.

Even after missing the previous season due to injury, the speedster is set to be in action soon. In the 2023 IPL season, he was the purple cap winner after securing 24 wickets in 17 matches. Depending on Shami’s experience and incredible skills, SRH will be eyeing the IPL 2025 trophy.