Ishan Kishan — SRH's New Keeper
Took over wicketkeeping duties from Heinrich Klaasen at Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bats at #3 in the explosive SRH batting order.
🎯 IPL 2026 Story
Ishan Kishan's role at Sunrisers Hyderabad has evolved significantly in IPL 2026. The former Mumbai Indians left-hander now serves as the team's primary wicketkeeper, taking over from Heinrich Klaasen who now focuses purely on batting. Kishan bats at #3 in an order that includes the explosive Travishek opening pair.
🔄 The Role Change
One of the bigger tactical shifts in IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan has taken over wicketkeeping duties at SRH from Heinrich Klaasen. Klaasen now focuses purely on batting at #4, while Kishan plays the dual role behind the stumps and at #3. The move was confirmed in SRH's playing XI from earlier in the season.
🏏 SRH Batting Order
| Pos | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Head | Opener / Impact Player |
| 2 | Abhishek Sharma | Opener · #2 Orange Cap |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (WK) | WK-batter |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | Orange Cap leader (494) |
| 5 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
📊 Career Quick Facts
- Joined SRH: Big buy in 2025 auction
- Previous IPL home: Mumbai Indians (2018-2024)
- Famous moment: Fastest IPL fifty by Indian batter (13 balls)
- India career: First Indian to score double-century on Test debut (vs Bangladesh 2022)
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