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"Thanks For Spoiling A Good Game," Ravi Shastri Quips On Pat Cummins' Fiery Fifty

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Pat Cummins put on a stunning assault with the bat against Mumbai Indians, turning a close chase into an easy victory in the space of a single over. Cummins hit Daniel Sams for 35 runs in the 16th over of the match to take his team to victory on Wednesday, hitting the joint-fastest half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the process. Cummins came in to bat with KKR needing 61 runs off 41 deliveries with five wickets in hand. It is not the easiest of prospects and the match looked like it was headed for a tense finish, but the Australia Test captain had other plans.

Captain Cummins carries his golden touch into the IPL

NEW DELHI : There seems practically nothing that Pat Cummins cannot achieve these days and his latest batting heroics in the Indian Premier League (IPL) only served to confirm that his Midas touch has not deserted him yet.

IPL 2022: Never expected Pat Cummins to play like that, says MI skipper Rohit Sharma

Pat Cummins's knock of 56 runs in just 15 balls came as a surprise for his rival captain Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians (MI) succumbed to a five-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. "Never expected him to come and play like that! A lot of credit to him for the way he played, " said Mumbai captain Rohit in the post-match presentation ceremony. Mumbai Indians started off pretty slow as they scored only 35 runs for the loss of one wicket in the six overs of powerplay. The five-times champions were 98/3 in 16 overs and went on to score 63 runs in the last four overs to take their total to 161, courtesy Kieron Pollard's 5-ball 22.

Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

Matthew Wade and out-of-favour opener Marcus Harris were among those axed on Thursday from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players, but Josh Inglis was a winner. Others omitted include all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson. Paceman James Pattinson, who is now retired, and former Test captain Tim Paine were also absent. Paine remains on an indefinite break from the game after a sexting scandal. The number of players in the group, which forms the core of Australia's international squads, was the maximum 20 allowed. Those who missed out can still though represent Australia. Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Inglis was a key addition for 2022-23 while Mitch Marsh, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Swepson all retained their places having earned contract upgrades last season.

"I'm Probably The Most Surprised": Pat Cummins On His Record Fifty vs Mumbai Indians

Regarded as one of the world's finest pacers, Pat Cummins said he was more surprised than anyone else after his Indian Premier League (IPL) record-equalling fastest fifty in Kolkata Knight Riders' five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Pune on Wednesday. Cummins reached his half century in just 14 balls, the same as KL Rahul, to help KKR chase down MI's total of 161 with four overs to spare. "I think I'm probably the most surprised by that innings. I'm glad that it came off. I was thinking of having a swing if it was in my area. Wasn't trying to overthink it," Cummins said at the post-match press presentation ceremony.

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Wants To Dance Like This After Pat Cummins Record Knock vs MI In IPL 2022

On Wednesday, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Pat Cummins mesmerized his way through an unforgettable 14-ball half-century as he announced his arrival in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 in some style. Cummins, who usually makes the headlines for his lethal pace bowling, won the hearts of millions of people with the bat and helped his team get over the line against Mumbai Indians at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The special knock by Cummins was acknowledged and appreciated by the entire sports fraternity and brought out some notice worthy reactions.

IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer Shares 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Meme After Pat Cummins Stuns Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Pat Cummins made a grand entrance into this year's edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring the joint-fastest fifty in the tournament's history in his first match of the season against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. Coming in to bat with KKR needing 61 from 41 deliveries with five wickets in hand, Cummins smashed a half-century in 14 deliveries, equalling KL Rahul for the fastest IPL fifty. He then finished the match with a six to seal a victory in 16 overs.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs MI Match 14

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by five wickets in Match 14 of the ongoing IPL 2022 season at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. An unbeaten knock of 56 runs off 15 balls from Pat Cummins helped KKR chase a target of 162 runs in just 16 overs. Cummins also registered the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching his half-century in 14 balls. Initially, KKR bowled out MI for 161 for four in 20 overs with Cummins taking two wickets in four overs.

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"Thanks For Spoiling A Good Game," Ravi Shastri Quips On Pat Cummins' Fiery Fifty

Captain Cummins carries his golden touch into the IPL

IPL 2022: Never expected Pat Cummins to play like that, says MI skipper Rohit Sharma

Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

"I'm Probably The Most Surprised": Pat Cummins On His Record Fifty vs Mumbai Indians

Watch: Shah Rukh Khan Wants To Dance Like This After Pat Cummins Record Knock vs MI In IPL 2022

IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer Shares 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Meme After Pat Cummins Stuns Mumbai Indians

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After KKR vs MI Match 14