Sunrisers Hyderabad revealed their new jersey for the IPL 2026 season on February 28, featuring a vibrant orange design with black flame patterns. Young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy modeled the kit in a promotional video shared on social media. The team, which finished sixth in the 2025 season, aims to build on their 2024 runners-up performance with key players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) launched their official jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on February 28, 2026. The franchise posted a video on X showcasing the kit, with Nitish Kumar Reddy wearing it in a dynamic display. The design retains the team's signature orange color but incorporates bold black flame-inspired patterns for a fiercer appearance. A black collar and shoulder details provide contrast, while the SRH logo, including a star symbolizing their 2016 title win, is prominently placed on the chest.
The social media caption read: "FIRE NEVER LOOKED THIS FIERY Our official jersey for 2026 is here, Orange Army." Additional text in promotions emphasized "Play With Fire | SunRisers Hyderabad." Sponsors include Shree Cement on the front, Kuhl on the right chest, and BKT Tyres on the back. The lightweight fabric is designed for comfort during matches in hot conditions.
SRH, runners-up in the 2024 IPL, ended the 2025 season in sixth place with six wins, seven losses, one no result, and 13 points. Fans anticipate strong performances from the opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, nicknamed 'TraviShek,' known for record-breaking contributions in 2024. Other key batters include Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Liam Livingstone.
The full SRH squad for IPL 2026 comprises Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, Brydon Carse, Eshan Malinga, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Smaran Ravichandaran, Travis Head, Zeeshan Ansari, plus auction buys like Liam Livingstone (Rs 13 Cr) and others.
Social media reactions were mixed, with many praising the energetic design using fire emojis, while some noted similarities to previous jerseys. The video garnered over 11,000 views shortly after posting.
