- Nationality
Australia- Cricket
- Pat Cummins
- Current Team
- SRH
Widely regarded as one of the greatest “bowler-captains” in the history of the sport, Pat Cummins (born May 8, 1993) has redefined modern leadership. A generational fast bowler with over 500 international wickets, Cummins has steered Australia to the pinnacle of world cricket, securing the 2023 ODI World Cup, the 2021-23 World Test Championship, and leading the side to the 2023-25 WTC Final.
As of January 21, 2026, Cummins is the focal point of Australia’s 2026 T20 World Cup strategy. After successfully leading Australia to a 4-1 Ashes triumph in early 2026—despite managing a lumbar bone stress injury—he has been rested for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan to ensure he is fit to join Australia’s World Cup campaign by the third or fourth group match in February.
Pat Cummins: Leadership & 2026 Career Outlook
The Ashes 2025-26 Redemption
Pat Cummins’ resilience was on full display during the 2025-26 Ashes series. Despite a recurring back issue that sidelined him for part of the series, he returned in the Adelaide Test to claim a match-winning six-wicket haul, guiding Australia to an 82-run victory. His decision to prioritize long-term fitness by sitting out the final Tests and the Pakistan T20Is underscores his commitment to leading Australia in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
IPL 2026: The “Captain-Leader” of the Orange Army
Following his historic debut season as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain in 2024—where he led the team to the final—Cummins has become the heart of the franchise. For the IPL 2026 season, SRH has retained Cummins for ₹18 Crore. Under his leadership, the “Orange Army” has adopted a fearless, high-velocity brand of cricket that has made them the most entertaining side in the league.
Fastest Fifty & All-Round Value
While his pace is legendary, Cummins remains a dangerous lower-order batter. He still holds the record for one of the fastest fifties in IPL history (14 balls). In the 2025 season, he continued to provide crucial cameos, scoring 97 runs at a strike rate of 167.24, proving his status as a premier pace-bowling all-rounder.
Pat Cummins: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | SRH | 14 | 298 | 450 | 16 | 3/19 | 28.13 | 9.06 | 18.63 |
| 2024 | SRH | 16 | 366 | 566 | 18 | 3/43 | 31.44 | 9.28 | 20.33 |
| 2021 | KKR | 7 | 161 | 237 | 9 | 3/24 | 26.33 | 8.83 | 17.88 |
| Career | Total | 72 | 1,617 | 2,373 | 79 | 4/34 | 30.04 | 8.81 | 20.47 |
IPL Batting Highlights
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 6s |
| 2025 | SRH | 14 | 97 | 22* | 24.25 | 167.24 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | SRH | 16 | 136 | 35* | 22.67 | 143.16 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | KKR | 5 | 63 | 56* | 15.75 | 262.50 | 1 | 6 |
| Career | Total | 72 | 612 | 66* | 20.40 | 152.24 | 3 | 41 |
