• Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the bank to acquire the services of Australia pacer Pat Cummins.

  • Kavya Maran's SRH won the battle at the auction table against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

IPL 2024 Auction: Fans go gaga as Pat Cummins becomes the second most expensive buy in IPL history
Pat Cummins, SRH owner Kavya Maran (PC: Twitter)

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In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the IPL 2024 auction, fans were sent into a frenzy as Australian captain Pat Cummins made history by becoming the costliest buy in the illustrious history of the Indian Premier League.

Sunrisers Hyderabad breaks the bank to acquire Pat Cummins

The Kavya Maran-owned Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured the services of the Australian pacer for a staggering amount of INR 20.5 crore, eclipsing all previous records for the highest bid in IPL auctions. The atmosphere at the Coca Cola Avenue in Dubai was charged with excitement as franchises engaged in intense bidding wars for top cricketing talent, but it was Cummins who stole the spotlight with his astronomical price tag.

The dynamic right-arm fast bowler’s remarkable performances in recent times had already made him a highly sought-after player, but the bidding war for Cummins reached unprecedented levels. SRH, determined to bolster their pace attack, spared no expense to secure the Australian star, breaking the bank to acquire his services.

Cummins, known for his lethal pace, accuracy, and ability to generate breakthroughs, is expected to bring a new dimension to SRHs bowling arsenal. The historic bid not only reflects the franchise’s confidence in Cummins but also sets a new benchmark for future IPL auctions.

Cricket enthusiasts and fans took to social media to express their astonishment and excitement over Cummins’ record-breaking deal. Memes, tweets, and messages flooded various platforms as the cricketing world absorbed the magnitude of the historic acquisition.

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Here’s how fans reacted to Pat Cummins’ bid in IPL 2024 Auction:

The 2024 IPL season is now poised to witness a fierce competition, with Cummins set to don the Orange jersey for the Sunrisers. As the most expensive buy in IPL history, Cummins carries not only the weight of expectations but also the anticipation of delivering match-winning performances for his franchise.

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