SRH faces playoff elimination if match ends in no result

Even as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) came to a disappointing end on Monday night, social media had only one thing on its mind — Pat Cummins’ fiery spell with the ball. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the Aussie skipper put on a masterclass against Delhi Capitals (DC), and while the match was eventually washed out, the 31-year-old Aussie skipper had already set the internet on fire.

Pat Cummins dismissed both of DC's openers in his first two overs(AFP)

Cricket fans across platforms didn’t hold back in praising the SRH captain’s grit, leadership, and impeccable form. His dismissals of Indian batters Karun Nair, Abishek Porel and former South African cricketer Faf du Plessis, in a fiery opening spell were widely circulated in slow-motion reels and stat-heavy posts.

Despite SRH’s turbulent season, Pat has consistently found mention online as one of the few positives. Monday night’s spell only reinforced that narrative, with fans lauding his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Several pointed out that while SRH’s campaign fell apart, Pat’s commitment never wavered — a sentiment echoed across fan pages and verified cricket handles.