Sunrisers Hyderabad have moved quickly to address their bowling concerns ahead of the business end of IPL 2026, naming Sri Lanka left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the rest of the tournament.
Key takeaways
- SRH have signed Dilshan Madushanka as Brydon Carse’s replacement for the remainder of IPL 2026.
- Madushanka joins the franchise for INR 75 lakh.
- Carse sustained a right-hand injury while batting in the nets before SRH’s opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Madushanka is yet to feature in the IPL despite being part of the Mumbai Indians squad in 2024, where a hamstring issue kept him out.
- SRH were placed fourth in the points standings after five matches, with two wins and three defeats.
Why SRH made the change
Brydon Carse, who had been retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the 2026 auction, picked up an injury to his right hand during net practice. The problem occurred while he was batting before the tournament opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. SRH head coach Daniel Vettori had been optimistic about a swift return, but the recovery did not materialise in time.
About Madushanka’s experience and IPL record
Dilshan Madushanka brings a solid international track record to Hyderabad. He has represented Sri Lanka in one Test, 28 ODI matches and 19 T20I appearances, taking 70 wickets across international cricket. In the IPL, however, he is still without a cap. Even though he was included in the Mumbai Indians squad for the 2024 season, a hamstring injury meant he missed the entire campaign.
SRH’s bowling pressure and the impact of recent matches
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling stocks have been under scrutiny, largely because of fitness and form issues. Pat Cummins has been working through injury recovery, while Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat have not been producing the kind of returns SRH would expect. In response to the growing concerns, SRH handed opportunities to Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, giving both players their debuts against Rajasthan Royals on Monday.
Both rookies made immediate contributions, with each finishing the contest with four wickets. Their combined impact played a major role in SRH securing a 57-run victory.
Where SRH stand in the tournament
Heading into the next phase of the competition, Sunrisers Hyderabad are positioned fourth in the points table. After five games, they have collected two wins and suffered three losses.
