Sunrisers Hyderabad's high-value acquisition, Liam Livingstone, has joined the Durban Super Giants (DSG) in the SA20 2025-26 season as a replacement player. The England all-rounder steps in for New Zealand batter Devon Conway, who has departed the tournament due to national commitments for the upcoming white-ball tour of India.
Livingstone, who was secured by SRH for a massive INR 13 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, is renowned for his destructive middle-order batting, boasting a career T20 strike rate of 145.06. His inclusion is a significant boost for DSG, who are currently placed fourth in the SA20 points table and are looking to solidify their position ahead of the playoffs.
This move provides Livingstone with crucial match practice in a high-stakes franchise environment, following a strong run of form in other T20 leagues, including captaining Birmingham Phoenix and finishing as their leading run-scorer in The Hundred. His performance in the SA20 will be closely monitored by the SRH management as he prepares for his IPL 2026 campaign.
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“Livingstone is seen as one of the most destructive middle-order batters in the format, as the England all-rounder has a career T20 strike rate of 145.06.”
Top paid English players in IPL 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | price |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Gujarat Titans | ₹15.75 crore | |
#2 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹12.50 crore | |
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹11.50 crore | |
| #4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹8.75 crore | |
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | ₹5.25 crore |
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Instead, SRH went all out for Liam Livingstone, bagging the services of the English all-rounder for INR 13 crore. While this buy strengthens their batting, there are doubts regarding the bowling repertoire of the former champions.
Centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith meant the hosts had the upper hand on a day on which England could take only five wickets.
"I'd definitely say maybe Abhishek or even Shubman. Both of them obviously, they open the batting. But the consistency with which Abhishek can put pressure on the bowlers and get a good start for his team."
“Livingstone is seen as one of the most destructive middle-order batters in the format, as the England all-rounder has a career T20 strike rate of 145.06.”
