Desk Correspondent , Ahmedabad - It was a night to forget for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they suffered a humiliating defeat against Gujarat Titans, compounded by a penalty on skipper Pat Cummins for maintaining a slow over rate during the IPL 2026 clash.

Cummins was fined ₹12 lakh after SRH committed their first slow over-rate offence of the season during the match at Narendra Modi Stadium. The penalty falls under the IPL Code of Conduct, with similar sanctions previously imposed on captains like Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane. On the field, SRH endured a disastrous outing, collapsing to just 86 while chasing 168, handing Gujarat Titans a commanding 82-run victory. The defeat marked SRH’s biggest loss by runs in IPL history and their lowest-ever total in the tournament, highlighting a shocking batting failure. Despite the setback, Cummins urged his team to move on quickly, expressing confidence in their ability to bounce back in the upcoming matches.

With a heavy defeat on the field and a penalty off it, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be under pressure to bounce back quickly. The loss has raised concerns over the team’s form as the tournament enters a crucial stage, making their upcoming matches vital for staying in contention.