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Pat Cummins Admits Tough Wicket After SRH's Crushing 82-Run IPL Defeat

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins admitted the batting surface was difficult after their 82-run loss to Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He credited GT for an excellent T20 bowling performance that led to SRH's dramatic collapse. SRH were bowled out for just 86 runs, their lowest all-out total in IPL history. Despite the defeat, Cummins backed his batting unit and noted the team's five to six wins give them breathing room.

Key Points: Cummins on SRH Loss: Tough Wicket, Good Bowling by GT

  • SRH suffered 82-run defeat to GT in IPL
  • Cummins called wicket tough, praised GT bowling
  • SRH bowled out for 86, second-lowest total against GT
  • GT moved to top of points table with 16 points
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"Looked like a pretty tough wicket, good bowling effort from them": Cummins after loss to SRH

Pat Cummins admits tough wicket after SRH's 82-run IPL defeat to GT. SRH bowled out for 86, second-lowest total against Titans.

"Looked like a pretty tough wicket. That was a good T20 bowling effort from them (GT). - Pat Cummins"

Ahmedabad, May 12

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it was a difficult batting surface and credited the Gujarat Titans for producing an excellent T20 bowling performance in their Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad.

Despite the 82-run defeat, the Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper backed his batting unit, highlighting their strong performances throughout the season and noting that the team's five to six victories have given them some breathing room in the tournament.

"Looked like a pretty tough wicket. That was a good T20 bowling effort from them (GT). Our batting has been fantastic. They (batsmen) have scored more than 400 runs. I think we won 5 or 6 games; these games give us a breathing room," Cummins said after the match.

SRH suffered a dramatic collapse with the bat as GT registered a dominant 82-run victory in their IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

After restricting Gujarat Titans to 168/5 with disciplined bowling efforts, SRH faltered badly in the chase and were bundled out for just 86 runs in 14.5 overs, as the hosts' pace attack ran through the batting lineup with ruthless efficiency.

Gujarat have moved to the top of the points table with 16 points whereas SRH are at the third position with 14 points.

SRH's 86 was also the second-lowest all-out total against GT after 82 by LSG at Pune in 2022.

The 82-run win over Hyderabad also marked the Titans' biggest victory margin (by runs) in IPL history, surpassing their earlier 77-run win against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur earlier this season.

It was also Hyderabad's lowest all-out total in the IPL. This was the first time since 2024 that SRH failed to successfully chase a sub-200 target in the tournament.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, I honestly think SRH's batting has been overhyped this season. One match they score 280, next they crumble for 86. Consistency matters in IPL playoffs. GT showed how you defend a total with smart bowling changes and field placements.
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Vikram M
"Breathing room" - more like suffocation! All jokes aside, Cummins is spot on. Every team has bad days. The real test is how they bounce back. Also, let's give credit where it's due - GT bowlers executed their plans perfectly on that Ahmedabad pitch. 👏
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Michael C
Tough wicket? It looked like the same pitch where GT batted first and scored 168. SRH just had a nightmare with the bat. No excuses when you're bowled out for 86 in a T20. Cummins is a class act for not throwing his batsmen under the bus though.
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Priya S
Kohli fans will have a field day with this! 😂 But seriously, SRH needs to sort out their middle order. Head and Abhishek are great, but if they fail early, the whole batting lineup collapses like a house of cards. GT has become the new bowling powerhouse of IPL.

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