Sunrisers Hyderabad Secure Liam Livingstone for INR 13 Crore in IPL 2026 Auction
Liam Livingstone
All-Rounder
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a significant move during the IPL 2026 mini-auction, securing the services of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone for a hefty sum of INR 13 crore. This high-profile acquisition is aimed squarely at bolstering the team's already aggressive batting lineup.
Despite finishing sixth last season, SRH's management prioritized strengthening their middle-order power-hitting capabilities. Livingstone, known for his explosive strike rate and ability to change the momentum of a game quickly, is expected to provide crucial depth and firepower. While the team faced criticism for not fully addressing concerns regarding their spin and pace bowling depth, the addition of a world-class T20 batter like Livingstone ensures that SRH remains one of the most formidable batting units in the league.
“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.”
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| Rank | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 193.10 | |
#2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 183.33 | |
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 171.79 | |
| #4 | Mumbai Indians | 170.99 | |
| #5 | Chennai Super Kings | 170.24 |
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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.”
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