Pat Cummins made a significant return to the IPL on April 25, 2026, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. He had been sidelined for nearly half of the IPL 2026 season due to a lumbar bone stress injury.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first. Cummins replaced Dilshan Madushanka in the playing eleven and captained the team. He expressed confidence about his performance, stating he felt “really fresh” after good preparation.
Key facts:
- Pat Cummins returned from injury to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals.
- Cummins missed nearly half of the IPL 2026 season due to a lumbar bone stress injury.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag expressed confidence in defending their total during the match. The match was crucial for both teams as they aimed for better standings in the Indian Premier League.
Cummins’ return could significantly impact Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strategy moving forward. Observers will watch closely as he leads his team through the remainder of the season.