IPL 2025: Cummins Reflects on SRH's Setback Against LSG
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Synopsis
In Match 7 of IPL 2025, Pat Cummins reflects on SRH's five-wicket loss to LSG, acknowledging their total of 190/9 fell short after a record-setting 286 in their previous match. Despite strong performances, SRH struggled against LSG's batting prowess.
Key Takeaways
- SRH's total of 190/9 was below expectations.
- Shardul Thakur claimed 4 wickets, leading LSG's bowling effort.
- Nicholas Pooran scored the season's fastest fifty.
- LSG's partnership of 116 runs shifted the match's momentum.
- Cummins emphasizes the need for improvement after the loss.
Hyderabad, March 27 (NationPress) Pat Cummins maintained his poise despite Sunrisers Hyderabad suffering a five-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling contest during Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Following SRH's record-setting score of 286 in their prior match, Cummins recognized that their total of 190/9 this time was inadequate, even on a pitch conducive to batting.
His remarks encapsulated the evening for SRH—a game where a promising start was thwarted by continuous setbacks. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma launched into an astonishing run rate of 13.5—the highest in IPL history for a duo with over 500 runs together. Head’s explosive 47 off 28 hinted at another batting showcase, but debutant Prince Yadav claimed his stumps, marking his inaugural IPL wicket in style.
"This wicket was different from the last one. We aimed for over 200. A little short, but they batted exceptionally well," Cummins stated post-match. "The previous match had the best wicket in the world; today’s was perhaps the second best. Several things didn’t go our way, but we did well to reach 190. We always count on our batters to shine, but this time, we missed that one player to bat through the innings."
SRH’s middle order stumbled soon thereafter. Shardul Thakur, who donned the Purple Cap by the end of the night, tore through their batting lineup with figures of 4/34, dismissing Abhishek and Ishan Kishan in quick succession. Kishan, who had scored a century in his last outing, was sent back for a golden duck.
Despite Nitish Reddy’s resilient 32 and Aniket Verma’s late flourish of 36 off 13, SRH couldn’t cross the 200-run mark. Cummins himself briefly sparked hopes with three consecutive sixes, but his dismissal in the same over left SRH struggling. The final two overs yielded only ten runs as they concluded at 190/9. "We had a few good cameos. You always trust your players to play their game. Typically, when someone settles in, they go long. We have batting depth till 8, so we’re not instructing anyone to bat 50-60 balls; just go out and make an impact," Cummins added.
LSG’s chase faced an early hiccup when Aiden Markram fell to Mohammed Shami, but Nicholas Pooran ensured there was no panic. The left-hander dazzled with a remarkable 70 off 26 balls, achieving the fastest fifty of the season in just 18 balls. His fierce assault, especially against left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma, left SRH with little respite.
Mitchell Marsh, stepping in as LSG’s Impact Player, initially played a supporting role but found his rhythm, belting out a well-crafted 50 off 29 balls. His 116-run partnership with Pooran—now LSG’s highest second-wicket collaboration—turned the match in their favor.
Cummins briefly stirred SRH’s hopes by dismissing both established batters, but with just 53 runs needed off 54 balls, LSG were never genuinely troubled. A stunning diving catch by Harshal Patel sent Ayush Badoni back, but David Miller and Abdul Samad ensured there were no further complications. Samad, facing his former team, smashed 22 off just 8 balls, sealing the chase in 16.3 overs.
LSG’s commanding victory marked their first points of IPL 2025, while SRH was left seeking solutions. As Cummins remarked, "We’ll review it, assess what we could improve. It’s a lengthy tournament, and you ride the highs of the last game and the lows of this one. We’ll return stronger."
