Bihar pacer Sakib Hussain is all set to make his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their match against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. The 21-year-old was purchased by SRH for Rs. 30 lakh at the IPL auction after being initially signed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 season, where he did not get the chance to play.
Sakib made his T20 debut for Bihar during the 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and impressed with figures of four for 20 runs in just his second game at the age of 17. He also achieved his first five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy in the 2025-26 season, taking 6/41 against Arunachal Pradesh.
Having spent a year on the sidelines with KKR, Sakib finally gets his opportunity to showcase his talent for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals. This match will be a significant moment in his career as he looks to make a mark in the IPL.
For live updates on the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 match, fans can follow the action on Sportstar’s website. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, and all eyes will be on Sakib as he takes the field for his debut with SRH.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
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