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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.

"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.

Pat Cummins Was "Getting Bowled Every Now And Then" In Nets Before MI Match: Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer heaped praise on Pat Cummins for "extraordinary" performance and said he can't believe the way he batted after his team defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets at the MCA stadium, Pune on Wednesday. Cummins scored a half-century in just 14 balls and registered the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history. Apart from Cummins, Venkatesh Iyer also played an anchor innings of 50 runs off 41 balls, to provide KKR with a victory in just 16 overs.

IPL 2022, KKR vs MI: I probably think I'm most surprised by that innings, says Pat Cummins after 15-ball 56

Pat Cummins said he was more surprised than anyone else after his IPL record-equalling fastest fifty in Kolkata Knight Riders' five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians here on Wednesday. Cummins reached his half century in just 14 balls, same as KL Rahul, to help KKR chase down MI's total of 161 with four overs to spare. "I probably think I'm 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.

IPL 2022, MI vs KKR, Match Highlights: Pat Cummins cracker blasts out Mumbai Indians

Pat Cummins stole Suryakumar Yadav’s thunder to give Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a five-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. MI skipper Rohit Sharma must be wondering what went wrong after staying on course for their first victory in this IPL till a better part of the match. The skipper had his plan ready to stop KKR dangerman Andre Russell and MI managed to get the West Indian out cheaply too. But very few had thought of Cummins to come out in flying colours with the bat in his first match in this IPL season. The Australian Test skipper displayed amazing power-hitting to bring up the joint-quickest 50 of the IPL, off just 14 balls. He hit four sixes, two fours and a two to collect 35 runs off the 16th over bowled by Daniel Sams to take the side home with 24 balls remaining. Lokesh Rahul had also taken 14 balls for his fifty for Punjab against Delhi in Mohali on April 8, 2018.

Pat Cummins equals IPL record after reaching 50 in 14 balls for Kolkata

Pat Cummins has amazed everyone — not least himself — with one of the great whirlwind Indian Premier League knocks.

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

"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

Pat Cummins Was "Getting Bowled Every Now And Then" In Nets Before MI Match: Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2022, KKR vs MI: I probably think I'm most surprised by that innings, says Pat Cummins after 15-ball 56

IPL 2022, MI vs KKR, Match Highlights: Pat Cummins cracker blasts out Mumbai Indians

Pat Cummins equals IPL record after reaching 50 in 14 balls for Kolkata