Mon Nov 25 16:13:53 UTC 2024: ## Sunrisers Hyderabad Bolsters Squad with Big-Name Buys at IPL 2025 Auction
**Hyderabad, India** – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made significant additions to their squad on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, splashing out on several high-profile players. However, with only Rs 5.15 crore remaining in their purse for Day 2, their spending spree may be somewhat curtailed.
The team’s biggest acquisitions included explosive batsman Ishan Kishan (Rs 11.25 crore), pace bowler Mohammed Shami (Rs 10 crore), and another fast bowler Harshal Patel (Rs 8 crore). Other notable buys were leg-spinner Rahul Chahar (Rs 3.2 crore) and Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa (Rs 2.4 crore). SRH also added several promising younger players to their ranks.
Despite the impressive Day 1 spending, SRH released a significant number of players including key figures like Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. They retained a core of players including Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma.
The team still has at least five slots to fill before finalizing their squad for the upcoming season. With limited funds remaining, their strategy for Day 2 of the auction will be crucial in completing their team. The full list of players bought and released, as well as retained players, is available on the NDTV Sports website.
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