Sunrisers Hyderabad will focus on their overseas core. It is also important to have relevant backups and options for different combinations. This could force the franchise to use their RTM Card on some surprising names. This could help them in the long run. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three foreigners SRH can surprisingly target using the RTM Card in IPL 2025 Mega Auctions.
1) Glenn Phillips
The Kiwi did not play in IPL 2024 while he hardly got games in the seasons before that. For a T20 player of his caliber, it is extremely disappointing. Despite this, the franchise could want to retain the cricketer.
Now, the team has to ensure that they build a combination such that Phillips could play. He is a finisher, a wicket-keeper and a very good off-spinner, as well. If the price is right, SRH could use the RTM Card.
2) Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram is one of the foreigners SRH can surprisingly target using the RTM Card in IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. With SRH going for two overseas batters, it might hard to squeeze in someone like Aiden Markram.
That said, it is hard to get a batter-captain like him. He would be a solid choice on the bench. Although other teams could also target him, SRH could still look to use the RTM Card and sign him back for the loyalty factor.
3) Wanindu Hasaranga
Last season, SRH could get Wanindu Hasaranga at a low fee because of his injury issues. However, now, at a Mega Auction, teams would be more interested in a player like him.
At the same time, SRH will look to have a foreign spinner and they can target the Sri Lankan all-rounder. He is a wicket-taker and at venues that suit him, he could play.
