{"id":2705,"date":"2026-04-14T13:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srhs-pace-boost-pat-cummins-fitness-check-set-to-define-return-timeline"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:15:09","slug":"srhs-pace-boost-pat-cummins-fitness-check-set-to-define-return-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srhs-pace-boost-pat-cummins-fitness-check-set-to-define-return-timeline","title":{"rendered":"SRH\u2019s Pace Boost: Pat Cummins Fitness Check Set to Define Return Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunrisers Hyderabad\u2019s convincing triumph over Rajasthan Royals on Monday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has brought an extra layer of optimism to their campaign, with Pat Cummins now edging closer to a return. The Australian fast bowler is expected to have a fitness check in the coming days, and if all goes well, SRH could soon add further firepower to an already threatening pace unit.<\/p>\n

Cummins\u2019 fitness timeline and potential SRH return<\/h2>\n
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  1. SRH are set to receive a boost soon, with Cummins likely to become available in the near future after a fitness assessment.<\/li>\n
  2. He is scheduled to complete a fitness test on Wednesday while in Australia.<\/li>\n
  3. If he passes that test, there is a strong chance he could feature for Sunrisers Hyderabad.<\/li>\n
  4. Cummins is expected to travel back to Hyderabad on April 17.<\/li>\n
  5. His recent India stint began when he arrived on March 27, before he returned to Australia on April 2.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What SRH\u2019s win over Rajasthan showed<\/h2>\n

    Following their demolition of Rajasthan Royals, SRH will shift focus to their next assignment against Chennai Super Kings on April 18 at home. The win over the Royals was built on pace and pressure, with Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain leading the way in the bowling department. Both quicks struck for four wickets each, leaving Rajasthan struggling to build any sustained momentum.<\/p>\n

    How Cummins fits into SRH\u2019s plans<\/h2>\n

    With Cummins expected to join the squad, SRH\u2019s pace attack could become even more formidable, combining the impact of their current fast-bowling performers with the experience and match-winning ability of the Australian captain.<\/p>\n

    Earlier in the season, Cummins had outlined his intention to return in the second half of the tournament if preparations progressed as planned. He said, \u201cI\u2019m back bowling. I\u2019m bowling basically every third day at the moment. We\u2019ve mapped out a plan to get me right by the middle of the tournament. So hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I\u2019ll play the back half, plus the final.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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