2023 is turning out to be a truly unforgettable year for Pat Cummins. Not only did he triumph in the ODI Men’s Cricket World Cup earlier in the year, but he has now etched his name in the IPL history as the most expensive player ever.
Yes, you read that right. Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, became the costliest player in IPL history as his price surged beyond the Rs 20 crore threshold. On Tuesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully secured Cummins for Rs 20.5 crore at the ongoing IPL 2024 auction in Dubai.
Pat Cummins Became The Most Expensive Player In IPL History
A heated bidding battle unfolded initially between CSK and MI, but RCB quickly intervened. Shortly after, SRH entered the fray in this intense tug of war for Cummins’ signature. Despite the fierce competition, SRH remained undeterred and successfully secured the services for Pat Cummins.
Having previously played for Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Cummins made headlines when KKR acquired him for a then-record Rs 15.5 crore in the 2020 auction. After being released, the franchise bought him back two seasons later for an impressive sum of nearly a million dollars (Rs 7.25 crore).
Pat Cummins, who led Australia to victory in the World Test Championship and retained the Ashes in England, continued his successful streak by winning the ODI World Cup against India on home soil.
Talking about his IPL performances, he has made 42 appearances and has secured 45 wickets with an economy rate of 8.54, in addition to contributing 359 runs. His 14-ball half-century, achieved while playing for KKR against Mumbai Indians in 2022, stands as the joint second-fastest fifty in IPL history.
Fans Went Wild On Social Media
Meanwhile, as Pat Cummins became the most expensive player in IPL history, social media went into a frenzy. Check out the reactions of the excited fans:
As the IPL auction unfolded, SunRisers Hyderabad, initially starting with Rs 34 crore, made significant signings, including Cummins, Travis Head, and Wanindu Hasaranga, leaving them with a remaining balance of just Rs 5.2 crore.
