Pat Cummins: Biography, Age, Wife, Height, IPL Team & Net Worth 2026

Pat Cummins, full name Patrick James Cummins born 8 May 1993) is an international cricketer from Australia and one of the leading fast bowlers in world cricket of his generation. He is a proven match winner with his accurate bowling and pace. Recently he has proved that in any condition he can bowl also at the Pressure of Captaincy. Cummins also plays for Australia and the IPL’s Sunrisers Hyderabad until 2026.

Pat Cummins Personal Details

Personal Detail	Information
Full Name	Patrick James Cummins
Date of Birth	8 May 1993
Age	33 years (2026)
Birthplace	Westmead, Sydney, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Profession	Cricketer
Role	Fast Bowler
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast
Jersey Number	30
International Debut	2011
IPL Team 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Wife	Becky Boston
Height	192 cm / 6 ft 4 in

Cummins’ birthplace (as per his official player profile) is Sydney. His height is 192 cm and he plays as a bowler; Sunrisers Hyderabad lists him with jersey number 30.

Pat Cummins Age

Pat Cummins is a famous Australian cricketer (bowler), was born in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia on 8 May 1993. In May 2026 he turned 33 years old. Cummins is just in his early 30s but has had a long international career and been a big part of Australian cricket for over a decade already.

His international path started in 2011 as a teen. Cricket Australia says he had recently made his Test debut against South Africa after coming through Australian domestic cricket in a hurry. This was just the start of an impressive career and Players Biography will keep covering him as he goes along with his accomplishments on the national side and franchise cricket.

Pat Cummins Physical Appearance

Feature	Details
Height	192 cm / 6 ft 4 in
Build	Athletic
Hair Colour	Brown
Eye Colour	Blue
Bowling Arm	Right
Bowling Type	Fast
Jersey Number	30

Tall for a fast bowler, at around 192 cm, Cummins has the natural attributes to generate bounce and carry. His height, solid build and high-arm bowling action enable him to both generate speed as well as movement off the deck.

Pat Cummins Wife

Pat Cummins is married to Becky Boston. The long-term couple entered married life on 1 August 2022. They have two children. While Cummins and Boston live a fairly private family life Cummins stays busy with his international and franchise commitments.

Early Life and Education

Growing up in Sydney, New South Wales, Pat Cummins developed an early interest in cricket. With his natural pace and touch on the ball he was always going to catch attention quickly. He was educated at St Paul’s Grammar School before moving into the competitive cricket circuit.

Cummins attended the University of Technology Sydney during his time playing sports. He completed a Bachelor of Business in 2017 as part of the university’s Elite Athlete Program.

Early Cricket Journey

The astonishing rise of Cummins in Australian cricket He had a state-level cricket background and was one of the best young fast-bowlers in Australia at that time. He led the wickets table during the state-based Big Bash League of 2010-11 and gained national attention, according to Cricket Australia.

All three formats cumulatively in just a year of 2011 Cummins made his international debut. He debuted in T20I on 13 October against South Africa, ODI debut against South Africa on 19 October and Test debut against South Africa in November.

One of his most memorable performances came on his Test debut. Taking 6/79 in the second innings he was critical to Australia winning a hard-fought game, earning player of the match

Domestic Career

During his career, Cummins has represented a number of large domestic and franchise side. He has played for New South Wales and a host of Big Bash League sides in Australia, including the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. His domestic cricket performances were instrumental in his advancement to the international stage.

Initially, Cummins played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL before moving to now-defunct franchise Delhi Daredevils and then Mumbai Indians. KKR saw him through to 2022 before he returned to the IPL in 2020, where he finished his tenure with Sunrisers Hyderabad by 2024.

With the bat, he has also made big runs in the IPL. He even rose to affection for his lower-order hitting, like what he did in Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing a fifty off 14 balls – the fastest in IPL history — in 2022.

Pat Cummins IPL Team 2026

IPL 2026 team of Pat Cummins: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) He has been part of the franchise since the 2024 season, and was re-signed for 2026. He is listed by the official SRH profile as a bowler with jersey number 30.

Cummins’ availability to lead the 2026 season was also hampered by injury, allowing Ishan Kishan to sweep up as stand-in skipper. Cummins then went on to rejoin the SRH side.

Statistics show Cummins ended his IPL 2026 season with 8 wickets from 8 matches and contributed a further 307 runs in those matches.

International Career (Pat Cummins) Test, ODI, T20I

Pat Cummins has played for Australia across all three formats. However it is in Test Cricket that he has had his biggest effect, becoming one of the leading fast bowlers on the planet and a major leader for Australia.

He was appointed Australia’s Test captain in 2021, leading the side to significant international glory such as the World Test Championship 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023. His captaincy and bowling have seen him become one of the most impactful modern Australian cricketers.

ODI Career

ODI Statistic	Record
Matches	90
Runs	537
Highest Score	37
Wickets	143
Best Bowling	5/70
Bowling Average	28.78
Economy Rate	5.27
5-Wicket Hauls	1

In ODIs, Cummins has taken 143 wickets in just 90 matches with the best bowling figures of 5/70. He has played in World Cups and other big-pressure ODIs, the highlights of which came during Australia’s successful 2023 World Cup run.

Test Career

Test Statistic	Record
Matches	74
Runs	1,584
Highest Score	64
Wickets	322
Best Bowling	6/23
Bowling Average	21.91
Economy Rate	2.89
5-Wicket Hauls	14
10-Wicket Matches	2

Cummins’ international career has best been his Test cricket. He well and truly established himself as one of Australia’s best fast bowlers, taking over 300 Test wickets by 2026. His best bowling is 6/23 and his highest Test score is 64.

T20I Career

T20I Statistic	Record
Matches	57
Runs	158
Highest Score	28
Wickets	66
Best Bowling	3/15
Bowling Average	23.58
Economy Rate	7.44
5-Wicket Hauls	0

In T20Is Cummins has also proved to be a valuable bowler, using his speed, variations and accuracy to restrict runs. He has 66 wickets in 57 T20Is with best figures of 3/15.

Pat Cummins Highest Score

Format	Highest Score	Against	Year
Test	64	West Indies	2024
ODI	37	New Zealand	2023
T20I	28	New Zealand	2022
IPL	66	Rajasthan Royals	2025

Cummins is more of a bowler but has proven time and again how valuable he can be lower down the order. His best score in international cricket is 64 in Tests and his IPL high of 66.

Pat Cummins’ Net Worth and Income Sources

Donating a significant sum of his wealth to aid the impoverished has also attracted more attention, owing to Pat Cummins net worth not being considered an accurately confirmed figure for public figures. Certain 2026 cricket-finance estimates calculate his web price in US$ at $40-41million (approx. ₹330-340crore), courtesy the trade rate.

Income Source	Details
Cricket Australia Contract	Central contract and national-team earnings
IPL Salary	Major franchise income through Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match Fees	Earnings from Test, ODI and T20I appearances
Endorsements	Brand partnerships and advertising
Domestic/Franchise Cricket	Income from T20 leagues and domestic competitions
Estimated Net Worth	Around US$40–41 million*

All of the figures have not been officially verified by Cummins — estimates of net-worth are based on media reports, among others.

Much of Komal’s franchise income has come from IPL with high level salary. The 2024 IPL auction took place on December 19, with Sunrisers Hyderabad paying ₹20.50 crore for the bowler — one of the highest prices paid at that auction.

Final Thoughts

Pat Cummins, from teenage fast-bowling project to among Australia’s best of the last couple of decades, His stint involves the elements of pace bowling, a lower-order batting and leadership that suits his ability to be better in both formats. Cummins’ impressive Test debut in 2011 to now, captaining Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad on the global scale of cricket.

His two major achievements with Australia — the 2023 World Test Championship and ODI World Cup triumphs — tallied up his credentials as a world-class fast bowler, but an effective captain too. Cummins has established himself as a household name in contemporary cricket, continuing to play for Australia and participating in franchise leagues around the world.

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