SRH Sign Harsh Dubey: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a fresh move in IPL 2025 by signing young spinner Harsh Dubey as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran. This change comes at a crucial stage in SRH’s tough season, as they fight to stay alive in the tournament.
SRH Sign Harsh Dubey
Harsh Dubey, a 22-year-old all-rounder from Vidarbha, has replaced Smaran Ravichandran, who has been ruled out due to injury. Dubey was signed for ₹30 lakh, which was his base price in the IPL auction. The team confirmed this move on May 5, 2025, through an official IPL media advisory.
Harsh Dubey’s Journey and Records
Harsh Dubey is not just any replacement — he’s a record-breaker in domestic cricket. He made headlines by taking 69 wickets in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, breaking the previous record of 68 wickets set by Ashutosh Aman in 2018–19. This outstanding performance helped Vidarbha lift the title this season.
Even though Dubey’s white-ball record isn’t as eye-catching — with 21 wickets in List A and 9 wickets in T20s — his Ranji success has made him a promising young talent. He’s also handy with the bat and offers SRH a well-rounded option in the spin department.
What It Means for SRH This Season
Unfortunately, SRH’s hopes for making it to the playoffs in IPL 2025 are hanging by a thread. The team is currently in 9th place on the points table with just three wins out of ten matches. They only have a mathematical chance of qualifying, even if they win their remaining four games. To make matters worse, their net run-rate is the lowest among all ten teams, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), who have already been eliminated.
Harsh Dubey’s signing may not change the season drastically, but it adds fresh energy to a team that had reached the final in IPL 2024 but is struggling this year.
Next Match for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad will now face Delhi Capitals (DC) at home in Hyderabad on Monday evening. Fans will be eager to see if the inclusion of Harsh Dubey can give the team a much-needed boost.
FAQs
Who is Harsh Dubey?
Harsh Dubey is a 22-year-old left-arm spin all-rounder from Vidarbha who recently broke the record for most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season with 69 wickets.
Why was Harsh Dubey signed by SRH?
He was signed as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran, who is ruled out for the rest of IPL 2025.
What is Dubey’s IPL contract value?
Harsh Dubey was signed by SRH for ₹30 lakh.
Can SRH still qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs?
They have only a mathematical chance. Even if they win all four remaining matches, they’ll need other results to go in their favour due to their poor net run-rate.
When is SRH’s next match?
SRH will play against Delhi Capitals at home on Monday evening.
