Pat Cummins Out of Semis for First Time as Captain
Pat Cummins, known for his calm leadership and clutch performances, finds himself out of the semifinals for the first time in nearly two years. After rain spoiled Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) league game, the team slipped out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race. This is a rare sight in recent cricket. For the past two years, Cummins has been a constant figure in major finals.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) began the 2025 IPL season with strong performances, positioning themselves as serious contenders for the playoffs. However, their momentum faltered midway through the tournament, with a series of losses impacting their standing. Despite early successes, the team’s inconsistent form in the latter half of the season hindered their playoff aspirations. The culmination of these challenges led to their exclusion from the playoff race, marking a disappointing end to their campaign.
Head coach Daniel Vettori expressed regret over the team’s inability to adapt to the slower home pitches, which affected their aggressive batting lineup. The cancellation of their home match against Delhi Capitals due to rain further complicated their path to the playoffs. With only three wins from 11 matches, including two victories in six home games, SRH’s performance fell short of expectations, leading to their early exit from the tournament.
A Golden Leader: WTC and World Cup Glory
Since becoming captain, Pat Cummins has led Australia to historic highs:
- WTC Final 2023: Beat India at The Oval to become Test world champions.
- WTC Final 2025: Reached again this June, showing Australia’s red-ball dominance.
- ODI World Cup 2023: Stunned hosts India in the final, lifting the trophy in Ahmedabad.
He’s the only captain in recent times to reach four major finals in two years across formats and tournaments.
Pat Cummins Transformed SRH in IPL 2024
In IPL 2024, Cummins was bought for INR 20.5 crore — a massive price tag. But he proved every rupee worth it:
- Took SRH to the final in 2024
- Inspired youngsters like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head
- Managed his bowling and captaincy roles with balance
Though they lost the final, Cummins had brought SRH back to title contention.
Missing Semis: A Rare Pause
This IPL marks the first tournament since 2022 where Cummins won’t play a semifinal or final. It’s a brief pause in a golden captaincy run. The Aussie pacer now turns focus to the WTC Final 2025 in June — another shot at history.
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