Coetzee named SRH replacement for injured Payne in IPL 2026

Payne's ankle injury forces him out of the remainder of the IPL 2026 season.

Payne's exit The 35-year-old left-arm pacer, Payne, managed just two appearances before leaving the tournament after conceding 70 runs in five overs. His ankle injury ended his campaign early, and he had joined SRH only after Australia's Jack Edwards pulled out with a foot issue before the league began. Payne did not feature in any matches following his arrival as a replacement. ## Coetzee steps in South Africa's Coetzee has been drafted in to fill the void left by Payne's departure. Coetzee last played in South Africa's five-match T20I series in New Zealand back in March, where he starred with figures of 3 for 31 in the fourth game. His IPL experience includes stints with Mumbai Indians in 2024, where he took 13 wickets across ten games, and Gujarat Titans in 2025, capturing two scalps in four outings. ## SRH's other setback SRH face another blow with all-rounder Brydon Carse ruled out by a hand injury. The England player picked up the injury during a pre-season net session and did not feature in any matches for the team, who responded by signing Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka as his replacement. Carse's absence adds to SRH's growing list of injury concerns this term. ## Cummins nears return Pat Cummins is set to resume action after clearing scans on his back in Sydney. The Australian quick has yet to play this season but could feature against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 25. His comeback would bolster SRH's bowling depth after a sluggish start to the campaign. ## SRH's current standing SRH occupy the fifth spot on the points table with two wins from five games so far. Their next match pits them against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad on Saturday, a fixture that could prove crucial in their push for a playoff spot. The team is navigating a challenging stretch with multiple absences disrupting their plans.