Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as replacement for injured English pacer Brydon Carse on the eve of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise announced the signing on Wednesday, confirming Mulder will join the team for INR 75 lakh.
Carse was set to be an integral component of SRH’s pace attack, but injury has kept him out of the tournament. The team did not comment on the specifics of his injury or his recovery time. His unavailability is a blow to SRH, but Mulder’s arrival provides them with a good all-round option.
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Wiaan Mulder’s Career for South Africa
Mulder, has played for South Africa across all three forms of the game. He has played 11 T20Is, 18 Test matches, and 25 ODIs. He has made 970 runs and taken 60 wickets across these formats.
Being an all-around player, Mulder is a solid middle-order batsman as well as a medium-pacer who can swing the ball. His capability to perform in both departments adds to his value for SRH’s team.
One team official said, “Mulder is a balance to the team. He will not be as fast as Carse, but his accuracy and ball-moving ability will be an asset.”
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SRH Team for IPL 2025
SRH have made a few important changes to their team for IPL 2025. They now have a proper blend of veterans and youth. Mulder’s addition improves their all-rounders’ contingent, providing additional flexibility to their playing XI.
With the start of the IPL 2025 season nearing, SRH supporters will be waiting to know how Mulder slots into the team and performs in their campaign for the world’s largest T20 league.
