IPL 2026: Will Pat Cummins play tonight in SRH vs DC match?

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to take on Delhi Capitals in Match 31 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both teams are evenly matched so far, each sitting with six points, which makes this clash quite important as the league stage moves ahead.

SRH are currently being led by Ishan Kishan in place of their regular captain Pat Cummins. They’ve had a mixed run with three wins and three losses, but their recent performances at home have been strong, including wins over Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have also managed three wins in five matches in this IPL 2026 but have struggled with consistency, which keeps things evenly balanced.

Pat Cummins has not played this season so far due to a lower back (lumbar) stress injury. He did make a brief return during the Ashes 2025–26, playing one Test, but his injury worsened afterward. Because of this, he also missed the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

He joined the SRH camp earlier in March and began rehabilitation in Bengaluru with the team’s medical staff.

Later, he went back to Australia for further scans under Cricket Australia before rejoining the squad on April 17.

Will Pat Cummins play tonight in SRH vs DC IPL 2026 match?

Even though he is now back with the team, he is still working on regaining full fitness and match readiness.

Head coach Daniel Vettori has already made it clear that Cummins will only be available from April 25, when SRH face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur in IPL 2026 this season.

This strongly suggests that he will not play in today’s game against Delhi Capitals.

In this IPL match, SRH will once again have to manage without their key leader, while Delhi Capitals may try to take advantage of this absence. Still, with home conditions and crowd support, SRH remain a strong side to beat.