Sunrisers Hyderabad Acquires Full Ownership of Northern Superchargers in £100m Deal

The Indian Premier League franchise becomes the first to take complete control of a Hundred team as Yorkshire sells its entire stake to address financial challenges.

Sun Group, owners of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, purchased 100% of Northern Superchargers for £100 million, marking the first full acquisition of a Hundred franchise.
Yorkshire sold its 51% stake in the Superchargers, alongside the ECB's 49% share, to alleviate debts exceeding £20 million, including £15 million owed to the Colin Graves Family Trust.
The deal provides Yorkshire with approximately £40 million in immediate funds, with additional revenue expected from the broader Hundred sales process.
Sun Group now controls all cricket operations for the Superchargers, including player management, marketing, branding, and ticketing, and will oversee Headingley during August competitions.
This acquisition marks the growing influence of IPL franchises in the Hundred, with Sunrisers joining other IPL owners who have invested in teams like Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals.