Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have suffered another blow to their bowling attack, with England seamer David Payne ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to an ankle injury. Repeated injuries tested the depth of SRH’s squad at the start of the season. England all-rounder Brydon Carse was also ruled out earlier due to a hand injury sustained during clean training earlier in the season.
David Payne’s performance in IPL 2026
The left-arm pacer, who was brought in as a replacement for Australian quick Jack Edwards (with a leg injury), managed just two appearances for SRH before the setback. In these matches, Payne conceded 70 runs, taking two wickets, 2/35 in three overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and 0/35 in two overs against Kolkata Knight Riders.
This latest injury adds to a growing list of speed issues. England all-rounder Brydon Carse was also ruled out a few days ago due to a hand injury sustained during clean training earlier in the season. Carse did not appear in a single game for the franchise, prompting SRH to sign Sri Lankan left-armer Dilshan Madushanka as his replacement.
Pat Cummins is set to make a comeback
Amidst injury concerns, there is some positive news for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pat Cummins has been cleared to rejoin the team after undergoing a back scan in Sydney. The Australian quick is yet to play this season but could make a comeback on April 25 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
In Cummins’ absence, wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan leads the team. The team showed fighting spirit in their previous outing when they defeated Rajasthan Royals with impressive performances from uncapped Indian pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain who claimed four wickets each.
Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL table 2026 points
SRH are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2026 table with two wins from five matches. They are tied with four other teams by four points, but hold a better net success rate of +0.576.
Another challenge against Chennai Super Kings
Sunrisers Hyderabad will now look to build momentum as they prepare to host Chennai Super Kings in their next match at home in Hyderabad on Saturday. With no more pace options available, the management will rely heavily on their spin department and emerging Indian fast bowlers.
