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The world of cricket is dynamic as well as unpredictable. You just can’t assume who will shine on a given day. Sometimes underdogs outsmart others. At times, even bowlers stun top-class batsmen with their batting traits. Yes, that’s right! Some bowlers who are considered part-time batsmen outrank top-rated batsmen not by their bowling but by their batting.
The innings by Pat Cummins in the 2023 IPL is a testament to such unusual events. Let’s get more details about this fantastic show.
He is an Australian cricketer who marks his appearance in all three formats of the game. Plus, Pat Cummins is the captain of the Australian test team. His bowling has been amazing right from his debut match.
He is a right-arm fast bowler and has taken many wickets in tests and ODIs alike. Not to forget, Cummins stages wonderful performances in T20 and IPL games too. It is his fantastic show that has earned him a test captain cap for the Australian side. He also leads the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
Besides bowling, Pat Cummins also comes up with small quick-fire innings at times. His intelligence and deep cricketing knowledge make him stand out from others. Cummins often gives valuable tips to co-players about batting, bowling, and fielding, which helps them perform better. He also pays close attention to his skills and comes up with surprising bowling spells too often. Plus, his quick-fire innings also turned the games at times.
Cummins slammed the joint-fastest fifty in Indian Premier League history to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat the strong Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Pune at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. His fifty shook the cricketing world to a great extent as nobody expected such a knock from him.
Cummins, Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder, equaled the record for the fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League. He joined KL Rahul’s feat, reaching the landmark in just 14 balls in a match against the Mumbai Indians held at the DY Patil Stadium.
Pat Cummins smashed 35 runs in the 16th over off Daniel Sams' bowling, to take KKR over the line in a fantastic win with four overs to spare. The Australian Test captain ended up making 56 off only 15 balls, hammering six sixes and four fours.
Cummins joined the left-handed batsman, Venkatesh Iyer at the crease after the departure of Andre Russell and showed he meant business seriously, hitting Tymal Mills for a six and four off his second and third deliveries.
Walking into the 16th over of the match, having already scored 22, striking at 275.00, Pat Cummins began with a cracking six over long-on. Cummins targeted the full toss off the second ball through the midwicket boundary. He hit two more sixes before Sams' delivery was adjudged a no-ball. Cummins then smashed a slower ball - off the free hit - for a boundary to bring up his fifty.
Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match for his fantastic knock. The KKR captain later said that he was more surprised by his inning. According to Pat Cummins, he was able to middle and time the ball well. So, runs came off easily when he reached the milestone of the fastest fifty.
Pat Cummins stats show that the bowler has demonstrated exceptional bowling skills on various occasions. Whether it’s a T20 game or a 5-day match, the cricketer has been consistent in his play. However, Pat Cummins only amazes spectators with his bat on some occasions, especially in a blasting manner. So, his fastest IPL fifty came as a big surprise for cricket lovers. Let’s wait and see what new unbelievable traits we get to see from this amazing bowling all-rounder.
FAQs
What is Cummins’ favourite street food?
The cricketer became a diehard fan of Indian Pav Bhaji when he tried it in Mumbai.
Who is the favourite player of Pat Cummins?
According to the cricketer, Scott Boland is now his favourite player.
What is the name of Cummins’ father?
His father’s name is Peter Cummins.
