Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a major blow ahead of their big IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH are already struggling in the league and have now lost a key bowler to injury.
SRH in trouble as David Payne’s IPL 2026 season ends midway
David Payne has been ruled out for the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2026. The left-arm pacer suffered an ankle injury, which has now ended his campaign mid-way. Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed the setback through an official statement on social media.
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SRH posted on
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
David Payne has been ruled out of TATA IPL 2026 after suffering an ankle injury.
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🧡 pic.twitter.com/aKjJ9lvl6R
– SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 16, 2026
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