SRH captain Pat Cummins fined ₹12 lakh: Here's why
What's the story
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has been fined ₹12 lakh by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The fine was imposed after the Orange Army was found guilty of a slow over-rate during the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. This was SRH's first such offense this season. In a massive defeat, the Cummins-led side perished for 86 while chasing 169.
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Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct
SRH were fined under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which "pertains to minimum over-rate offenses." As mentioned, the Titans successfully defended 168 by bowling SRH out for 86. Kagiso Rabada's fiery spell rocked the Orange Army on a seam-friendly track. Earlier, half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar led GT's recovery. GT have reached the summit of the IPL 2026 standings.
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Cummins's all-round show in Ahmedabad
Despite SRH's mammoth defeat, Cummins had a fine outing. He dismissed Nishant Sindhu while conceding just 20 runs from his four overs. Cummins later scored a 9-ball 19 in an attempt to inch closer to the target.