Pat Cummins has evolved into one of the TATA IPL’s most influential overseas players, combining high-quality fast bowling with strong leadership credentials. After making his debut with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and a brief stint with Delhi Capitals, Cummins returned to KKR and produced one of the most memorable all-round moments in IPL history, smashing a 14-ball fifty in IPL 2022 — then the joint-fastest in the league. Next year, he won the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup as Australia’s captain. Naturally, his value peaked at the IPL 2024 auction, where Sunrisers Hyderabad secured him for INR 20.50 crore, making him one of the most expensive buys in the tournament’s history. Appointed captain straightaway, Cummins made an immediate impact, leading SRH to a runner-up finish in his very first season at the helm. He also snapped 18 wickets, the most for him in a season. Retained ahead of IPL 2026, Cummins continues to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad, bringing immense leadership experience and tactical clarity to the side.