{"id":5233,"date":"2026-04-25T13:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pat-cummins-set-to-return-for-srh-vs-rr-as-back-injury-heals"},"modified":"2026-04-25T13:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:24:42","slug":"pat-cummins-set-to-return-for-srh-vs-rr-as-back-injury-heals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pat-cummins-set-to-return-for-srh-vs-rr-as-back-injury-heals","title":{"rendered":"Pat Cummins Set to Return for SRH vs RR as Back Injury Heals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad are preparing for a crucial eighth match of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with Pat Cummins poised to return after recovering from a back injury. The Australian all-rounder, who has been out since the early phase of the season, says he is raring to get back into action and help SRH build momentum.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pat Cummins is expected to play against Rajasthan Royals after clearing a fitness test following a back injury.<\/li>\n<li>During Cummins\u2019 absence, Ishan Kishan captained SRH and led the team through their first seven matches.<\/li>\n<li>Cummins praised Kishan\u2019s overall leadership impact, while joking that the stand-in skipper struggled with tosses.<\/li>\n<li>SRH\u2019s fast-bowling performances from younger players have impressed Cummins as the season has progressed.<\/li>\n<li>Under Kishan, SRH have won 4 of 7 games and sit fourth in the standings with 8 points and a net run rate of +0.820.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cummins eyes a return as SRH head to Jaipur<\/h2>\n<p>With the match scheduled at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Cummins\u2019 comeback is expected to be a timely boost for SRH. The 32-year-old said he has felt \u201cexcited\u201d to return, adding that watching cricket without playing has left him feeling restless and eager to step back onto the field.<\/p>\n<p>SRH posted Cummins\u2019 remarks in a video shared by the franchise on X, where the fast-bowling all-rounder described his eagerness to contribute again. He also acknowledged the rhythm SRH have found in his absence, crediting the leadership and energy provided by Ishan Kishan.<\/p>\n<p>In his assessment of Kishan\u2019s stint as captain, Cummins noted that the team has been performing with strong intensity and momentum. He complimented Kishan\u2019s work ethic and tactical awareness, while also delivering a light-hearted jab regarding match tosses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think for the most part, Ishan was good,\u201d Cummins said, before continuing with a joke that when it came to tosses, Kishan \u201cwas absolutely terrible.\u201d He then stressed that beyond that one area, the stand-in skipper had been excellent, highlighting how Kishan has been \u201cbrewing\u201d with plenty of energy and making positive tactical calls from the outside.<\/p>\n<p>Cummins further pointed to the way SRH\u2019s batting and bowling unit appear to be functioning together, mentioning both Ishan and Abhishek as part of a smooth-running approach. He said that when he returns, he will be relying on those players as well, and ended with praise for Kishan\u2019s efforts: \u201cwell done, Ishan, he\u2019s been awesome,\u201d in his words.<\/p>\n<h2>IPL pace challenge and praise for SRH\u2019s young bowlers<\/h2>\n<p>Cummins also reflected on the specific demands of fast bowling in the IPL, describing the league as a tough environment for pacers. He suggested that the pace and tempo of IPL cricket is difficult to find at first, but said SRH\u2019s younger bowlers have looked like they have settled quickly into the format.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian emphasized that the young seamers appear to hit the ground running, feel for the game, and manage their bowling plans with smart sequencing of variations. While he acknowledged that it will not go perfectly every match, he believed the group has made an excellent start to the season.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that he has struggled to adjust to the pace of IPL in general, but that the performances he has seen from SRH\u2019s emerging quicks show they have already become \u201ccomplete players\u201d in terms of readiness and execution\u2014even if results can fluctuate from game to game.<\/p>\n<h2>Timeline to the comeback and SRH\u2019s current position<\/h2>\n<p>Cummins had travelled to India ahead of the start of the season but did not feature in the initial matches. After SRH\u2019s thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders on April 2, he returned to Australia soon after the game to undergo scans on his back.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with his fitness test cleared on Friday, Cummins is set to rejoin the playing XI and take over captaincy duties from Kishan. His return is expected to allow SRH to maintain their momentum as the tournament moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>Under Kishan\u2019s leadership, SRH have recorded four wins from seven matches. They currently occupy fourth place in the points table, sitting on eight points and holding a net run rate of +0.820. With Cummins back in contention, the franchise will look to build on that strong platform as they face Rajasthan Royals next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad are preparing for a crucial eighth match of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with Pat Cummins poised to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"IPL 2026: Pat Cummins Return for SRH vs RR Match","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Pat Cummins eyes a comeback as SRH gear up for IPL 2026 vs RR at Sawai Mansingh Stadium\u2014fitness cleared after a back injury setback.","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ipl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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