Why did Pat Cummins carry drinks for teammates in Australia’s opening game?
Pat Cummins carry drinks for teammates: During the match against Oman on June 6, Australia’s ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins took on a new role, assisting his teammates by carrying drinks in Barbados. Although Cummins is not the captain for the T20I format and was not selected to play in this game, Australia opted for Nathan Ellis instead. Cummins demonstrated his dedication to the team by delivering water and important messages during breaks. Australia ultimately triumphed, winning by 39 runs and starting their campaign positively.
Cummins entered the T20 World Cup following a successful IPL 2024 season, where he captained Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the finals against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite finishing as runners-up, Cummins’ leadership and performances were notable, as he took 18 wickets and scored 136 runs across 16 matches.
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In the AUS vs OMN match, Cummins’ absence was not significantly felt as Australia’s bowlers performed well.
After being asked to bat first, Australia found themselves in a difficult position at 50 for 3 in 8.3 overs.
Marcus Stoinis and David Warner, on the other hand, stabilized the innings and launched a counter-attack, with Stoinis leading the charge. Stoinis hit four sixes in the 15th over against Mehran Khan, providing the momentum Australia needed. Stoinis remained unbeaten on 67, while Warner scored 56, leading Australia to a total of 164.
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Oman’s chase faltered as they lost wickets regularly, never gaining the necessary momentum. Stoinis also excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets, rounding off a perfect performance. Australia’s next match is a high-profile clash against England on June 8.
