Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have suffered a major blow ahead of their big IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 18. SRH are already struggling in the league, and now they have lost a key bowler due to injury.
SRH in trouble as David Payne’s IPL 2026 season ends midway
David Payne has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the ongoing IPL 2026. The left-arm fast bowler suffered an ankle injury, due to which his campaign has now ended midway. Sunrisers Hyderabad has confirmed this setback through an official statement on social media.
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SRH posted on Twitter: “Official announcement: David Payne has been ruled out of Tata IPL 2026 due to an ankle injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
official announcement
David Payne has been ruled out of Tata IPL 2026 due to an ankle injury.
I wish him a speedy recovery 🧡 pic.twitter.com/aKjJ9lvl6R
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) 16 April 2026
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