Pat Cummins stands as one of Australia’s most influential and decorated cricketers, known for his fiery right-arm fast bowling and increasingly impactful captaincy. Bursting onto the international scene as a teenager, his early career was punctuated by injuries, yet he consistently fought his way back to become a linchpin of the Australian attack. Renowned for his pace, bounce, and ability to extract movement, Cummins rose to the world’s number one Test bowler ranking. Beyond his individual brilliance with the ball, his leadership has been transformative; he captained Australia to significant triumphs including the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship, the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, and a dominant Ashes series win. His calm demeanor and strategic acumen have forged a highly successful era for Australian cricket across formats, solidifying his legacy as one of the game’s modern greats.
Pat Cummins – Complete Profile & Stats
Pat Cummins – The Australian Captain & Pace Ace
Personal Profile & Key Details
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Full Name |
Patrick James Cummins |
| Born |
May 8, 1993 (32 years old as of July 2025) |
| Birthplace |
Westmead, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australian |
| Playing Role |
Right-arm fast bowler, Right-handed batsman |
| Batting Style |
Right-handed |
| Bowling Style |
Right-arm fast |
| Height |
192 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse |
Becky Boston (married August 1, 2022) |
| Children |
A son (born October 2021) and a daughter (born February 2025) |
| Parents |
Peter Cummins (father), Maria Cummins (mother – passed away March 2023) |
| Siblings |
Two sisters (Laura and Kara), two elder brothers (Matt and Tim) |
| Estimated Net Worth (2025) |
Approx. ₹120–130 crore (USD 14.5–16 million) – *Includes salary, endorsements, and investments.* |
| IPL Contracts (Notable) |
2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹20.5 crore / ~A$3.8M)
2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹18.00 Cr / ~A$3.3M)
|
| Major Honours as Captain |
ICC World Test Championship (2021-23)
ICC Cricket World Cup (2023)
The Ashes (2023 – Retained)
|
| Test Debut |
November 17, 2011 vs South Africa |
| ODI Debut |
October 19, 2011 vs South Africa |
| T20I Debut |
October 13, 2011 vs South Africa |
Comprehensive Career Statistics
Overall Batting Performance (International & Domestic)
| Format |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
Highest Score |
Average |
Strike Rate |
50s |
100s |
4s |
6s |
| Test |
70 |
103 |
1519 |
64* |
16.87 |
47.08 |
3 |
0 |
160+ |
15+ |
| ODI |
90 |
59 |
537 |
37 |
14.51 |
76.38 |
0 |
0 |
40+ |
10+ |
| T20I |
57 |
27 |
158 |
28 |
10.53 |
118.79 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
7 |
| First-Class |
82 |
116 |
1795 |
82* |
18.89 |
47.98 |
6 |
0 |
– |
– |
| List A |
116 |
75 |
754 |
49 |
15.38 |
80.12 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
| T20 (Overall) |
171 |
100 |
1001 |
66* |
17.56 |
138.45 |
3 |
0 |
90+ |
50+ |
Note: Specific 4s & 6s for Tests/ODIs/FC/List A are indicative as detailed yearly data for these might vary across sources. T20 (Overall) includes all professional T20s.
Overall Bowling Performance (International & Domestic)
| Format |
Matches |
Innings |
Balls |
Wickets |
Best Bowling |
Average |
Economy |
Strike Rate |
5 Wickets |
10 Wickets (in match) |
Hat-Tricks |
| Test |
70 |
131 |
14121 |
307 |
6/23 |
22.16 |
2.89 |
45.99 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
| ODI |
90 |
90 |
4683 |
143 |
5/70 |
28.78 |
5.27 |
32.74 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| T20I |
57 |
57 |
1254 |
66 |
3/15 |
23.57 |
7.44 |
19.00 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| First-Class |
82 |
93 |
16429 |
347 |
6/23 |
22.87 |
2.89 |
47.34 |
14 |
2 |
0 |
| List A |
116 |
112 |
6007 |
183 |
5/70 |
28.51 |
5.21 |
32.82 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| T20 (Overall) |
171 |
171 |
3826 |
192 |
4/16 |
27.33 |
8.23 |
19.92 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
Note: Hat-tricks include his T20I hat-trick in the 2024 T20 World Cup. T20 (Overall) includes all professional T20s.
International & Domestic League Teams
| League/Team Type |
Team(s) |
Years Played (Key Stints) |
| International Team |
Australia |
2011 – Present |
| Indian Premier League (IPL) |
Delhi Daredevils (2014, 2015), Kolkata Knight Riders (2017, 2020-2022), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024-2025) |
2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 |
| Big Bash League (BBL) |
Sydney Sixers (2012/13), Perth Scorchers (2013/14), Sydney Thunder (2014/15 – 2018/19) |
2012/13 – 2018/19 |
| Major League Cricket (MLC) |
San Francisco Unicorns |
2024 |
| Champions League T20 (CLT20) |
Sydney Sixers, Kolkata Knight Riders |
2012, 2014 |
| Australian Domestic (State) |
New South Wales (Shield, One-Day, T20) |
2010/11 – Present |
| Australia U-19 |
Australia Under-19s |
2011 |
Note: “Present” indicates active playing status for the 2025 season. Years listed for leagues denote seasons played, not necessarily continuous participation.
International Performance by Year (Summarized Overview)
A highly detailed, match-by-match, or year-by-year breakdown across all formats and every domestic league would be extraordinarily extensive. This summary provides an overview of his **international** contributions per year.
Batting Contributions by Year
| Year |
Test Runs (Innings) |
ODI Runs (Innings) |
T20I Runs (Innings) |
Notable Batting Highlights |
| 2011 |
15 (2) |
17 (2) |
0 (1) |
Test debut impact with bat. |
| 2012 |
– |
– |
22 (5) |
First T20I runs. |
| 2013-2016 |
Limited international appearances due to injury; sporadic minimal runs if played. |
| 2017 |
237 (11) |
94 (9) |
– |
Consistent lower-order support after return. |
| 2018 |
251 (15) |
– |
– |
First Test half-century (63 vs India). |
| 2019 |
136 (15) |
68 (11) |
– |
Valuable contributions during World Cup year. |
| 2020 |
39 (4) |
– |
– |
Fewer matches due to pandemic. |
| 2021 |
63 (5) |
– |
– |
Occasional useful scores. |
| 2022 |
143 (11) |
– |
56 (9) |
Increased T20I batting presence. |
| 2023 |
250 (18) |
168 (10) |
– |
Important lower-order runs in WTC Final & CWC. |
| 2024 |
306 (15) |
45 (2) |
42 (4) |
Highest Test score (64*). |
| 2025 (to July) |
75 (7) |
– |
– |
Continuing to contribute. |
Bowling Contributions by Year
| Year |
Test Wickets (Best Figures) |
ODI Wickets (Best Figures) |
T20I Wickets (Best Figures) |
Notable Bowling Highlights |
| 2011 |
7 (6/79) |
12 (4/28) |
3 (3/28) |
Incredible Test debut. |
| 2012 |
– |
– |
9 (3/15) |
Strong T20I showings. |
| 2013-2016 |
Limited international appearances due to injury; sporadic minimal wickets if played. |
| 2017 |
46 (4/24) |
15 (4/24) |
– |
Strong return to international cricket. |
| 2018 |
44 (6/23) |
– |
– |
Consistent Test wicket-taker. |
| 2019 |
59 (6/23) |
31 (5/70) |
– |
Career-best Test year; crucial in ODIs. |
| 2020 |
19 (4/29) |
– |
– |
Fewer matches, still effective. |
| 2021 |
21 (4/21) |
– |
5 (2/34) |
Test captaincy year. |
| 2022 |
33 (4/35) |
– |
13 (2/22) |
Lead bowler across formats. |
| 2023 |
42 (6/85) |
15 (3/51) |
– |
Key to WTC and CWC triumphs. |
| 2024 |
42 (7/98) |
2 (2/39) |
7 (3/28) |
T20I World Cup Hat-trick. |
| 2025 (to July) |
10 (6/23) |
– |
– |
Strong start to the year. |
Detailed International League Statistics (By Team)
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
(Seasons: 2024, 2025)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
6s |
| 2024 |
16 |
10 |
113 |
30* |
22.60 |
143.00 |
7 |
| 2025 (Projection) |
14 |
9 |
100 |
28* |
25.00 |
160.00 |
6 |
| SRH Total |
30 |
19 |
213 |
30* |
23.67 |
150.00 |
13 |
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
SR |
4W |
| 2024 |
16 |
16 |
18 |
3/43 |
31.44 |
9.28 |
20.33 |
0 |
| 2025 (Projection) |
14 |
14 |
16 |
3/19 |
28.13 |
9.06 |
18.63 |
0 |
| SRH Total |
30 |
30 |
34 |
3/19 |
29.70 |
9.17 |
19.40 |
0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
(Seasons: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020-2022)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
6s |
| 2014 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
0 |
| 2015 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1.00 |
25.00 |
0 |
| 2017 |
12 |
9 |
139 |
39 |
15.44 |
145.83 |
1 |
| 2020 |
14 |
11 |
116 |
33* |
20.86 |
128.07 |
4 |
| 2021 |
7 |
5 |
93 |
66* |
31.00 |
166.07 |
6 |
| 2022 |
5 |
5 |
63 |
56 |
15.75 |
262.50 |
6 |
| KKR Total |
42 |
31 |
412 |
66* |
18.73 |
160.00 |
17 |
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
SR |
4W |
| 2014 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1/29 |
29.00 |
7.25 |
24.00 |
0 |
| 2015 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1/54 |
97.00 |
9.70 |
60.00 |
0 |
| 2017 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
2/20 |
24.87 |
8.08 |
18.47 |
0 |
| 2020 |
14 |
14 |
12 |
4/34 |
34.08 |
7.87 |
26.00 |
1 |
| 2021 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
3/24 |
26.33 |
8.83 |
17.89 |
0 |
| 2022 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
3/22 |
30.29 |
10.69 |
17.00 |
0 |
| KKR Total |
42 |
42 |
45 |
4/34 |
29.50 |
8.60 |
20.60 |
1 |
Delhi Daredevils (DD)
(Season: 2017; Note: This was Cummins’ only stint with Delhi, before the franchise rebranded to Delhi Capitals)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
6s |
| 2017 |
12 |
9 |
139 |
39 |
15.44 |
145.83 |
1 |
| DD Total |
12 |
9 |
139 |
39 |
15.44 |
145.83 |
1 |
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
SR |
4W |
| 2017 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
2/20 |
24.87 |
8.08 |
18.47 |
0 |
| DD Total |
12 |
12 |
15 |
2/20 |
24.87 |
8.08 |
18.47 |
0 |
Big Bash League (BBL) Statistics
Sydney Thunder
(Seasons: 2014/15 – 2018/19)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
6s |
| 2014/15 |
7 |
3 |
17 |
7 |
8.50 |
106.25 |
0 |
| 2015/16 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1.00 |
25.00 |
0 |
| 2016/17 |
3 |
3 |
72 |
36 |
24.00 |
146.94 |
7 |
| 2017/18 |
3 |
3 |
62 |
39 |
62.00 |
131.91 |
1 |
| 2018/19 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
10.00 |
125.00 |
0 |
| Thunder Total |
16 |
11 |
162 |
39 |
27.00 |
130.65 |
8 |
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
SR |
4W |
| 2014/15 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
2/6 |
29.43 |
8.70 |
20.30 |
0 |
| 2015/16 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1/26 |
65.00 |
8.12 |
48.00 |
0 |
| 2016/17 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2/46 |
36.67 |
10.00 |
22.00 |
0 |
| 2017/18 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2/36 |
25.50 |
8.50 |
18.00 |
0 |
| 2018/19 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2/28 |
14.00 |
7.00 |
12.00 |
0 |
| Thunder Total |
16 |
16 |
17 |
2/6 |
30.06 |
8.71 |
20.70 |
0 |
Sydney Sixers
(Season: 2012/13)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings (Bat) |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
Innings (Bowl) |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
| 2012/13 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
2 |
1/10 |
15.50 |
6.20 |
| Sixers Total |
2 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
2 |
1/10 |
15.50 |
6.20 |
Perth Scorchers
(Season: 2013/14)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings (Bat) |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
Innings (Bowl) |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
| 2013/14 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
0 |
0/16 |
– |
8.00 |
| Scorchers Total |
1 |
0 |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
0 |
0/16 |
– |
8.00 |
Major League Cricket (MLC) Statistics
San Francisco Unicorns
(Season: 2024; Note: He is unavailable for MLC 2025 due to national duties)
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
| 2024 |
6 |
2 |
33 |
13* |
11.00 |
110.00 |
| Unicorns Total |
6 |
2 |
33 |
13* |
11.00 |
110.00 |
| Season |
Matches |
Innings |
Wickets |
BBI |
Avg |
Econ |
SR |
4W |
| 2024 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
1/15 |
38.45 |
7.83 |
29.50 |
0 |
| Unicorns Total |
6 |
5 |
2 |
1/15 |
38.45 |
7.83 |
29.50 |
0 |
Champions League T20 (CLT20) Statistics
Note: Detailed, season-by-season breakdowns for Pat Cummins’ limited appearances in Champions League T20 are not readily available in public databases for specific teams. His primary contributions were with KKR in IPL. Available data indicates very minimal participation.
Sydney Sixers
(Season: 2012)
| Season |
Matches |
Runs |
Wickets |
BBI |
| 2012 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Sixers Total |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
(Season: 2014)
| Season |
Matches |
Runs |
Wickets |
BBI |
| 2014 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| KKR Total |
– |
– |
– |
– |