The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been so exciting, passing every single day of IPL season 19. Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the successful and dangerous IPL franchises from the past few years. From 10 years ago, SRH won their only title under the captaincy of Veteran Australian batsman David Warner. In IPL 2026, in the absence of Australian player Pat Cummins, Ishan Kishan is leading the side. We will tell you about the Sunrisers Hyderabad Captains over the years in IPL.
Here is the whole list of Captains who led Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL over the years
Kumar Sangakkara & CL White
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Sunrisers Hyderabad have their first Captain as Sri Lankan veteran batsman Kumar Sangakkara with CL white. They led the franchise in season 2013. Where the team doesn’t perform that well. But later on, SRH became one of the finest teams in IPL history.
Shikhar Dhawan
In Season 2014, team India’s Star player Shikhar Dhawan led the franchise. Shikhar has been one of the prominent batsmen in the history of the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He made a lot of runs while opening with David Warner. He captained the team for 16 matches.
Darren Sammy
Darren Sammy had a short spell as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain in 2014, leading the team in just four games. Even in that brief run, he brought energy and valuable leadership insight, drawing from his experience of guiding the West Indies to major international triumphs.
David Warner
David Warner stands as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s most successful skipper, having led the side in 67 matches between 2015 and 2021. With his attacking mindset at the helm, the franchise scaled new heights, highlighted by their first-ever IPL title triumph in 2016.
Kane Williamson
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Kane Williamson led Sunrisers Hyderabad in 42 games from 2018 to 2022, known for his calm and composed presence. Unlike the high-intensity style of David Warner, Williamson relied on a steady, thoughtful approach, guiding the team with patience and sharp game awareness.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took charge as a fill-in skipper for Sunrisers Hyderabad on several occasions, leading the side whenever required up until 2023.
Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey led Sunrisers Hyderabad in just one game during the 2021 IPL season, but that brief outing was enough to give him a distinct spot in the team’s captaincy records.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram took charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2023 season after guiding their sister team, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, to a title. He led the side in 13 matches, picking up four wins before the captaincy duties were handed over to Pat Cummins.
Patrick Cummins
Appointed skipper for the 2024 season, Pat Cummins reshaped Sunrisers Hyderabad into a bold, free-flowing batting side. Under his leadership, the team powered its way to the IPL 2024 final. SRH has been seen as one of the most dominating sides under the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan has been handed the role of interim captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad at the start of IPL 2026. He steps in for regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is expected to miss the opening games due to a lower back injury. Still, a lot of matches remain in this season. It will be exciting to watch how the team will perform under Ishan Kishan’s captaincy.
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