In one of the lighter and more memorable moments of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins was seen carrying a life-size cardboard cutout of fellow Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh while boarding the team bus—a gesture that had teammates and fans alike grinning from ear to ear.
The moment, which was caught on camera and quickly circulated across social media, showcased Cummins walking toward the SRH bus with a grin, holding Marsh’s cutout like a prized possession. The hilarious and endearing display was met with laughter and cheers from teammates, highlighting the camaraderie that defines not only SRH’s dressing room culture but also the strong bond shared by Australian cricketers, even when they’re on different IPL teams.
Mitchell Marsh, currently playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, shares a long history with Cummins from their days in the Australian national side. The cutout appeared to be a playful nod to their friendship—perhaps even a cheeky attempt to "bring Marsh along" in spirit before SRH’s next match.
LSG Vs SRH, IPL 2025, Match 61: Sunrisers Hyderabad Crush Lucknow Super Giants By 6 Wickets, Knock Them Out Of Playoff Race
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put up a dominant performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 6 wickets in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana International Stadium. The result not only added two crucial points to SRH’s tally but also officially ended LSG’s hopes of making it to the playoffs this season.
Lucknow Super Giants posted a challenging total of 205/7 in their 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a superb 65 off 39 balls, smashing 6 boundaries and 4 sixes. He was ably supported by Aiden Markram, who struck a fluent 61 off 38 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 4 sixes. Despite the strong platform, SRH bowlers kept the pressure on, with young pacer Eshan Malinga emerging as the standout performer, finishing with impressive figures of 2/28 from his 4 overs.
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out all guns blazing. Opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a fiery knock, hammering 59 off just 20 balls, including 4 boundaries and 6 sixes, setting the tone for the chase. Middle-order stalwart Heinrich Klaasen anchored the innings with a composed 47 off 28 balls, guiding SRH steadily toward the target. The chase was completed in 18.2 overs, with SRH finishing at 206/4. While Digvesh Rathi stood out with the ball for LSG, taking 2 wickets for 37 runs in his four overs, the lack of support from the other bowlers and the aggressive SRH batting proved decisive.
