Pat Cummins to Miss IPL Matches Against CSK and Delhi Capitals

Pat Cummins Confirms Absence from Upcoming IPL Matches

Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has announced that he will not participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 18. Additionally, he will also miss the game against the Delhi Capitals scheduled for April 21. This information was shared by Cummins in response to a fan's inquiry on his Instagram account.

Cummins Aims for Return on April 25

The SRH skipper has set his sights on returning for the match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 25. He mentioned on Instagram, "Fly back Friday. Aiming for 25th vs RR," indicating his plans to rejoin the team.

Recovering from Back Injury

Cummins is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a back injury. Reports indicate that he has left the IPL 2026 camp to return to Australia for a final assessment of his injury. Since July of the previous year, he has had limited playtime, participating in only one Ashes Test in Adelaide. He has recently resumed bowling in practice sessions and is gradually increasing his workload as part of his recovery plan.

Ishan Kishan Takes Over as Captain

In Cummins' absence, Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan will lead the SRH team for the remainder of the season.

SRH's Performance in IPL 2026

Currently, the Hyderabad franchise has achieved two victories out of five matches in the IPL 2026 season, placing them with four points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.576.