IPL 2025: Pat Cummins Creates History with Three Consecutive Sixes – Sunrisers Hyderabad Post 190 Against Lucknow

Pat Cummins Record-Breaking Feat in IPL 2025 Against LSG

The IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) witnessed an electrifying performance from Pat Cummins. While LSG skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl first, his decision didn’t go as planned as Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to post a competitive total of 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Amidst this thrilling contest, Pat Cummins set a remarkable IPL record that placed him alongside legendary players like MS Dhoni.

Pat Cummins Joins Elite List with Three Sixes in First Three Balls

Sunrisers Hyderabad found themselves in a tricky situation at 156/7 when Pat Cummins walked out to bat. In an explosive cameo, Cummins smashed 18 runs off just 4 balls, including four massive sixes. His blitzkrieg innings not only provided crucial runs to SRH’s total but also saw him achieve a rare IPL milestone.

Cummins became only the fourth player in IPL history to hit three sixes off his first three balls in an innings. This elite list includes none other than MS Dhoni, one of the greatest finishers in cricket history. With his aggressive intent and powerful striking, Cummins once again proved why he is considered one of the most impactful all-rounders in the shortest format.

Players Who Have Hit Three Consecutive Sixes in Their First Three Balls in an IPL Innings

1. MS Dhoni – A master of finishing games, Dhoni set the precedent for this rare feat.
2. Pat Cummins – The latest addition to this elite list with his explosive batting display against LSG.
3. Other Notable Players – Over the years, a handful of players have managed this feat, making it one of the rarest occurrences in the IPL.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Strong Total – A Look at the Batting Performance

Despite losing early wickets, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to post a challenging total of 190/9, thanks to crucial contributions from multiple batsmen. Here’s a breakdown of their innings:

• Travis Head: The Australian batter led the charge with a crucial knock of 47 runs, ensuring SRH had a solid foundation.
• Aniket Verma: Showed his batting prowess with a well-compiled 36 runs.
• Nitesh Kumar Reddy: Played a vital supporting role, contributing 32 runs.
• Pat Cummins: Stole the show in the end with his blistering 18 off 4 balls, giving the finishing touch to SRH’s innings.

Shardul Thakur’s Heroics with the Ball for LSG

Lucknow Super Giants had a standout performer in Shardul Thakur, who continued his exceptional form in IPL 2025. He was the pick of the bowlers, dismantling SRH’s batting order with his brilliant spell:

• Shardul Thakur: 4 wickets for 34 runs – led the attack with timely breakthroughs.
• Avesh Khan: Picked up 1 crucial wicket.
• Digvesh Rathi: Contributed with a key breakthrough.
• Ravi Bishnoi & Prince Yadav: Both chipped in with a wicket each.

Thakur’s ability to strike in crucial moments kept LSG in the game despite SRH’s attacking batting display.

What’s Next?

With SRH putting up 190 runs on the board, all eyes will now be on LSG’s batting lineup and their ability to chase down the target. Rishabh Pant and his team will need a solid start and a composed middle-order performance to secure a victory. Will LSG pull off a successful run chase, or will SRH’s bowlers defend the total? Stay tuned for more updates from IPL 2025!