Sun Nov 24 16:28:51 UTC 2024: ## Sunrisers Hyderabad Splurge ₹87.25 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a significant splash at the IPL 2025 mega auction, bolstering their squad with a series of high-profile signings. Entering the auction with a purse of ₹45 crore and a focus on strengthening their pace attack, SRH ultimately spent ₹87.25 crore, exceeding their initial budget.

Key acquisitions include star pacers Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore) from Gujarat Titans and Harshal Patel (₹8 crore). SRH also significantly upgraded their batting lineup, securing the services of Ishan Kishan (₹11.25 crore). Further additions to the bowling attack were made with the signings of Adam Zampa (₹2.4 crore). The team also invested in promising young talent, picking up Atharva Taide (₹30 lakh) and Abhinav Manohar (₹3.2 crore).

Other notable signings include Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore), Pat Cummins (₹18 crore), Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore), Travis Head (₹14 crore), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (₹6 crore). This spending spree leaves SRH with a considerably strengthened squad heading into the IPL 2025 season. The team had previously retained five players and entered the auction with one Right to Match (RTM) card remaining. With 20 slots to fill, including five overseas player spots, SRH’s aggressive bidding strategy demonstrates their ambition for the upcoming season.

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