I Wouldn’t Want to Bowl to Our Boys: Cummins on SRH’s 286 vs RR
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has witnessed some thrilling matches so far, and the latest encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) was no exception. SRH, led by Australian captain Pat Cummins, posted a massive total of 286 runs in their first innings, which ultimately proved to be too much for RR to chase down. Cummins himself was thrilled with his team’s performance, stating, “I wouldn’t want to bowl to our boys.”
The match, played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw SRH’s batsmen come out all guns blazing. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal set the tone with a 75-run partnership, followed by a 65-run stand between captain Cummins and Kane Williamson. The latter duo took the game away from RR, scoring at a brisk pace and taking the total to 286.
Cummins, who has had his share of successes with the bat in the past, was delighted with his team’s performance. “That was scary…It’s easier said than done but the boys created a blueprint for how to play for the rest of the year,” he said in the post-match presentation. The Australian captain has been instrumental in SRH’s success this season, and his leadership skills have been on full display.
The SRH bowlers, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T. Natarajan, then did the rest, restricting RR to 242 runs in their 20 overs. RR’s batting looked listless at times, and the team failed to build any significant partnerships. The SRH bowlers, on the other hand, were clinical in their approach, taking wickets at regular intervals.
The win has given SRH a much-needed boost, and they now look to carry their momentum forward in the rest of the tournament. The team has been plagued by inconsistency this season, but their victory over RR has shown that they have the capability to dominate matches.
For RR, the loss is a setback, and they will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match. The team has been struggling to find consistency, and their batting has been a major concern. The loss of key players like Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal has been felt, and the team needs to find a way to overcome these absences.
In the end, SRH’s victory was a comprehensive one, and they deserve credit for their dominant performance. Cummins’ words, “I wouldn’t want to bowl to our boys,” summed up the mood of the SRH dressing room perfectly. The team’s ability to post such a large total and defend it with ease is a testament to their skill and determination.
As the IPL 2025 continues, SRH will look to build on this victory and make a deep run in the tournament. For RR, the focus will be on regrouping and finding a way to overcome their batting woes. One thing is for sure, though – the IPL 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, and fans are in for a treat.
