Australian cricketer Pat Cummins, currently represents Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) in the Indian Premier League(IPL). Since his debut in 2014, Cummins has showcased his skills in 72 IPL matches, claiming an impressive 79 wickets with an average of 30.03.
In a historic move during the IPL mini-auction 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Cummins for a record-breaking Rs 20.50 Cr, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.
Pat cummins IPL Career​
Pat cummins IPL Career​ (Source:@AdvocateMessi,x.com)
Pat Cummins' career in IPL started with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. He returned for IPL 2015 with the same franchise. However he was not the part of IPL 2016, but in IPL 2017 he joined Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). After missing out on IPL 2018 and 2019, Cummins made a significant comeback in the IPL 2020 auction, rejoining Knight Riders.
He continued with KKR for the 2021 and 2022 editions. Although absent in IPL 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for the 2024 edition.
Pat Cummins IPL Team
Pat Cummins IPL Team (Source:@khushbookadri,x.com)
Pat Cummins made his IPL debut in 2014 for Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR), under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy at Eden Gardens. His sole appearance in the 2014 season against Chennai Super Kings showcased a remarkable debut, leaving an impression with his impressive bowling performance.
In IPL 2025, Pat Cummins represented SRH in the latest season. He played 14 matches and took 16 wickets and an average of 28.12 and strike-rate of 18.6.
Pat Cummins IPL Salary
Pat Cummins IPL Salary (Source:@OneCricketApp,x.com)
In the most recent IPL auction, Pat Cummins was retained for ₹18 crore ahead of the season. In IPL 2024, Pat Cummins received Rs. 20.50 Cr, making it the second-highest in IPL history. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured his services in the 2023 mini-auction for the upcoming IPL 2024.
Pat Cummins IPL Stats (Bowling)
YEAR
MATCHES
WICKETS
AVERAGE
ECONOMY
2025
14
16
28.12
9.06
2024
16
18
31.44
9.27
2022
5
7
30.29
10.69
2021
7
9
26.33
8.83
2020
14
12
34.08
7.86
2017
12
15
24.86
8.07
2015
3
1
97.00
9.70
2014
1
1
29.00
7.25
ALL IPL
42
45
30.16
8.54
Pat Cummins IPL Stats (Batting)
YEAR
MATCHES
RUNS
AVERAGE
STRIKE-RATE
2025
14
97
24.25
167.24
2024
16
136
22.66
143.15
2022
5
63
15.75
262.50
2021
7
93
31.00
166.07
2020
14
146
20.85
128.07
2017
12
77
15.40
145.28
2015
3
0
0.00
0.00
2014
1
0
-
-
ALL IPL
42
379
18.95
152.21
FAQs: Pat Cummins IPL
Q1. When did Pat Cummins make his IPL Debut?
Answer: Pat Cummins made his IPL Debut in the 2014 edition.
Q2. What is Pat Cummins' highest bid in the IPL auctions?
Answer: In the IPL 2023 mini-auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Cummins for a record-breaking Rs. 20.50 Cr.
Q3. Which IPL team did Pat Cummins represent in 2018, and why did he not play?
Answer: In 2018, Pat Cummins joined Mumbai Indians but was ruled out due to a 'bone edema in his vertebrae.'
Q4. Which IPL team acquired Pat Cummins for the 2025 edition?
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) acquired Pat Cummins for the 2025 IPL season.
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Pat Cummins IPL Salary (Source:@OneCricketApp,x.com)
