IPL 2019: Strongest playing XI of each of the 8 franchises

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Williamson was the stand out player for SRH last year

Sunrisers Hyderabad is the most complete side in the tournament. The return of David Warner would only add to the side's strength while Dhawan's departure might be a huge blow to the side.

The team will have Warner and Bairstow as the openers. Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Manish Pandey and Deepak Hooda will form the middle order. Rashid Khan will act as the lead spinner in addition to performing the role of a finisher if required.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Siddharth Kaul will lead the attack with Khaleel Ahmed in as the third pacer in the playing XI. Shahbaz Nadeem will be the second spinner in the team.

Sunrisers have an extremely strong bowling attack, but their batting has also been strengthened this year with the arrival of Warner, Shankar and Bairstow.

Strongest Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow (WK), David Warner, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul, Shahbaz Nadeem.