“We Fell Short of What We Could’ve Achieved”: Cummins on SRH’s IPL 2025 Season

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins didn’t mince words as he reflected on his team’s bittersweet IPL 2025 season, admitting their star-studded squad should have reached the finals. The Australian skipper’s honest assessment came after SRH’s dominant 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their final match, where they posted a mammoth 278/3 – the third-highest total in IPL history.

Cummins’ Frank Assessment of SRH’s Season

The World Cup-winning captain delivered a telling verdict:

“We finished strong, but with this caliber of players, we should have reached the finals. When conditions favored us, we needed to maximize like today’s 278. When pitches demanded patience, we failed to grind out 170s. That inconsistency cost us dearly,” Cummins stated in the post-match presentation.

His comments highlighted SRH’s Jekyll-and-Hyde season – capable of record-breaking performances but unable to adapt when conditions changed.

Breaking Down SRH’s Final Match Dominance

The demolition of KKR showcased SRH’s explosive potential:

• Bowling trio Unadkat, Malinga and Dubey taking 3 wickets each
• 110-run victory – SRH’s largest margin this season

Where SRH’s Campaign Went Wrong

Despite finishing sixth (6 wins, 7 losses), Cummins identified key shortcomings:

1. Inability to adapt to slower pitches
2. Over-reliance on power-hitting approach
3. Inconsistent middle-order contributions
4. Bowling vulnerabilities during middle overs

“When everything clicked, we looked unstoppable. But we had too many matches where only one department fired,” Cummins added.

Season Highlights Amid Disappointment

Several positives emerged from SRH’s campaign:

✔ Record-breaking batting displays (3x 250+ totals)
✔ Emergence of Harsh Dubey as death-bowling specialist
✔ Travis Head’s consistent explosive starts (Avg 45, SR 192)
✔ Klaasen’s finishing prowess (4x 50+ scores under pressure)

Cummins’ Blueprint for SRH’s Future

The skipper outlined crucial improvements needed:

• Develop smarter game plans for varied conditions
• Build bowling depth to support pace attack
• Identify reliable Indian middle-order batsman
• Improve fielding standards (SRH dropped most catches in 2025)

KKR’s Season Ends in Whimper

The heavy defeat cemented KKR’s eighth-place finish (5 wins, 7 losses), with their bowling attack particularly exposed:

• Conceded 200+ runs in 7 of 13 matches
• Death bowling economy of 12.3 – worst in tournament
• No consistent wicket-taker beyond Varun Chakravarthy

What’s Next for SRH?

As teams begin planning for IPL 2026, SRH face critical decisions:

• Retention strategy for overseas stars
• Indian talent development beyond Abhishek Sharma
• Leadership continuity under Cummins
• Pitch curation to better suit their strengths

Final Thought: While SRH’s late surge showed their frightening potential, Cummins’ honest admission reveals a team that knows it underachieved. The challenge now is converting this explosive talent into consistent performances – something that could make them unstoppable in 2026.

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