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SRH Captain Cummins Fined Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over Rate vs GT

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during the IPL match against Gujarat Titans. SRH suffered their biggest defeat by runs, losing by 82 runs after being bowled out for 86. GT's Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar scored fifties to set a target of 168. The loss damages SRH's net run rate but they remain in the playoff race.

Key Points: Cummins Fined Rs 12 Lakh for Slow Over Rate in IPL

  • SRH captain Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over rate
  • GT beats SRH by 82 runs, SRH's biggest IPL defeat
  • Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) power GT to 168/5
  • GT bowlers Rabada, Siraj, Holder dismantle SRH for 86
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SRH captain Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over rate against GT

Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh as SRH suffers 82-run defeat to GT. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar shine with fifties.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Cummins was fined INR 12 lakhs. - IPL Statement"

Ahmedabad, May 13

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate during IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL, in its statement, said, "As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Cummins was fined INR 12 lakhs."

SRH suffered their biggest defeat by runs in the IPL after losing to GT by a massive 82 runs. Donning their special lavender jerseys to raise cancer awareness, GT delivered a masterclass to successfully defend the second-lowest total.

Put in to bat, Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) slammed brilliant fifties to power us to 168/5 in our 20 overs.

A 168-run total on the Ahmedabad surface initially seemed within reach, but an absolutely devastating Powerplay bowling display from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj blew SRH away, skittling them for just 86 in 14.5 overs.

Chasing 169, SRH were completely decimated by a fiery GT pace attack. Siraj set the tone in the very first over, dismissing the destructive Travis Head for a four-ball duck. In the second over, Rabada dismissed Abhishek Sharma and quickly removed Ishan Kishan (11 off 7) and Smaran Ravichandran (9) to leave the SRH reeling at 32 for 4.

Jason Holder (3-20) and Prasidh Krishna (2-23) relentlessly maintained the pressure through the middle overs. SRH captain Pat Cummins provided the only fleeting moment of resistance, smashing 19 off just 9 deliveries (1 four, 2 sixes) before mishitting a pull shot off Prasidh Krishna, smartly caught by Siraj at third man.

Rashid Khan (1-3 in 0.5 overs) provided the finishing touch, having Praful Hinge stumped by Buttler to wrap up the SRH innings for an abysmal 86.

The heavy defeat damages SRH's NRR and serves as a major wake-up call for their batting unit. Despite the loss, they remain in the thick of the playoff race but must bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures to secure a top-two finish.

- IANS

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Priya S
The lavender jersey initiative for cancer awareness is beautiful, but what's the point when two of the top teams just roll over? SRH looked completely out of sorts. Siraj and Rabada were on fire – fully deserved win for GT! 🔥
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Rohit P
This is exactly why we keep saying: SRH's batting lineup is fragile. Head out for a duck, Abhishek gone early, and then the whole middle order collapses like a house of cards. Cummins tried his best with that quickfire 19, but it was too little, too late. Massive wake-up call indeed! 🚨
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Michael C
As an Aussie watching IPL, I'm genuinely concerned about Cummins' form – not just the over-rate, but his captaincy decisions too. Why didn't they attack earlier? And that batting card... it looks like a Ranji Trophy team, not an IPL powerhouse. GT absolutely deserved this win. 🏆
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Kavya N
The fine is standard procedure, but honestly, why is the focus on the over-rate when the real story is how GT's bowlers destroyed SRH? Siraj's first over was pure magic – Head gone for a duck! And Rabada – what a spell! 3 wickets in the powerplay... This is the kind of bowling that wins tournaments. 💪
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Jennifer L
Washington Sundar scoring a fifty for GT against SRH – talk about irony! 😄 But genuinely, GT's bowling attack looks scary good. Rashid Khan finishing it off with a stumping... perfect end. SRH need to seriously rethink their batting strategy if they want to make the playoffs.

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