Will Pat Cummins Lead SRH To 2nd IPL Trophy? Aussie Star's Captaincy Record Decoded

Pat Cummins Captaincy Record [Source: @AdvocateMessi/X.com]

Australia captain and star all-rounder Pat Cummins has been outstanding both as a player and a leader in international cricket. When it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has played for three teams—Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Delhi Capitals (DC). However, he has only captained one team in the IPL—Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In his debut season as an IPL captain, Cummins led SRH to an impressive campaign, taking them to the final of IPL 2024, where they finished as runners-up. His leadership had a significant impact on the team’s performance, making SRH one of the most competitive sides that season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bought Pat Cummins for ₹20.5 crore in the IPL 2024 auction, making him the most expensive player at that time. After a successful season, the franchise retained him for IPL 2025 at ₹18 crore (approximately US$2.14 million).

With Cummins continuing as SRH's captain in IPL 2025, the team will be aiming to go one step further and clinch the title. In IPL 2024, SRH had a strong start, winning five of their first seven matches and eventually securing second place on the points table.

Pat Cummins’ Overall IPL Captaincy Record

Talking about Pat Cummins' IPL captaincy record, Cummins has captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in a total of 16 matches. Under his leadership, SRH won 9 matches and lost 7, giving him a winning percentage of 56.25%.

Overall, Cummins brings a balanced, fearless, and adaptable leadership style, making SRH a competitive unit under his command.

Pat Cummins' Captaincy Performance In Home And Away Matches

Away Matches as Captain

In away games (matches played at opposition venues), Cummins led SRH in 10 matches, winning 4 and losing 6. His win-loss ratio in away matches stands at 0.666, while his average as a captain in these matches is 22.90.

Home Matches as Captain

At home (SRH's home ground), Pat Cummins' record is much better. He led the team in 6 matches, winning 5 and losing just 1. His win-loss ratio at home is 5.000, and his average as a captain is 49.87.

Conclusion

Pat Cummins has proven to be a strong leader for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His ability to guide the team to the IPL 2024 final in his very first season as captain speaks volumes about his leadership. With IPL 2025 approaching, SRH will be looking to build on last season’s success and aim for their second IPL trophy under Cummins' captaincy.

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