"Even if we are 50/6...": Abhishek Sharma reveals Pat Cummins’ fearless mindset at Sunrisers Hyderabad

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma recently opened up about the vibrant atmosphere in the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) dressing room during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sharma stated that skipper Pat Cummins and the SRH management encourage players to express themselves freely on the field.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have become synonymous with fearless cricket in the IPL. Over recent years, the team has built a reputation for an aggressive style that unsettles opponents. Opening batters Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set the tone for this attacking approach, acting as the team’s first line of offense.

No Room for Fear - Abhishek Sharma Shares Pat Cummins’ Message

In a recent interview on Breakfast with Champions, Abhishek stated that head coach Daniel Vettori asks players if they have any concerns about facing specific bowlers, while Pat Cummins encourages each batter to decide how they want to attack, giving them complete freedom.

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Abhishek narrates Pat Cummins saying, “In this team, even if we are 50/6, the next batter walking in should get out hitting. There shouldn’t be an element of fear. I am okay with the team being all out for 100. But I don’t want those safe scores of 160 and 170. If you want to hit all the six deliveries, go ahead and do it. I want us to be known for this brand of cricket.”

"HIT, HIT,HIT"

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Pat Cummins Tells His Bowlers... - Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek also stated that Pat Cummins provides clear guidance for the bowlers. Sharma added that the bowlers were given a simple task of ensuring the opposition scores fewer runs than their team.

Cummins tells his bowlers, “The batters will do their bit. If they score 250 runs, we have to make sure that we limit the opposition to 249. As long as we win, I’m good.”

Since Pat Cummins took over as skipper, SunRisers Hyderabad have adopted a fearless and aggressive approach, with Abhishek and Travis Head setting the tone from the start.

SRH hold the record for the highest team total in IPL history, scoring 287/3 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2024 season. Notably, the Orange Army has also achieved four of the highest team totals in IPL history.

Abhishek Sharma's IPL record

Abhishek Sharma began his IPL journey with Delhi Capitals in 2018 but had limited chances, featuring in only three games that season. He moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019, which opened up new opportunities.

The left-handed batter played just 19 matches in his first three years at the franchise. However, he scored 426 runs in 14 matches during the 2022 season.

Overall, he has played 77 IPL matches, amassing 1816 runs at an average of 27.10 and an impressive strike rate of 163.01, including nine half-centuries and a century.

The southpaw smashed his maiden IPL century in the 2025 season. Chasing a massive target of 246, Abhishek scored 141 from just 55 deliveries, including 14 fours and 10 sixes. SRH secured victory in just 18.3 overs during the run chase.

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