IPL 2026 Mini Auction: Top 3 players Sunrisers Hyderabad should target for in the upcoming mini auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fell short of expectations in the 2025 edition of the IPL. The Pat Cummins-led side possessed an explosive batting side and a potent bowling lineup. But they struggled with team composition, placing sixth in the points table.

The team will seek to fill some of the gaps that were problematic last season.  They have INR 25.50 crore remaining in the bank and will undoubtedly look at some of the prominent names in the auction. That said, here are the top three players to target for the SRH in the mini auction.

1. David Miller

South African batter, David Miller could be a potential addition to the Orange Army side given his power-hitting skills and ability to anchor the innings in pivotal moments of the game. SRH need a genuine middle-order hitter, particularly at No. 5 or 6, and Miller appears to fill the gap, offering experience, finishing skills, and the ability to expedite scoring in the death overs.

Last season, Hyderabad failed to finish games, so it is not surprising that they will sign someone like Miller, who can establish a deadly tandem with Klassen, something that SRH would undoubtedly appreciate. Miller has scored 3077 runs at an impressive average of 37 in 141 IPL matches.