When Did Pat Cummins Last Play An ODI Match For Australia?

Pat Cummins in an ODI match for Australia (Source: AFP Photos)Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins, who helped them win World Cup 2023 and World Test Championship in 2023, was thought to be in the playing XI on Sunday when Australia and South Africa faced at Johannesburg’s The Wanderers Stadium.However, to bring dissapoint, Australia left him out of the playing XI yet again. Instead, they replaced Mitchell Starc with Xavier Bartlett.It has been a while since Cummins wore Australia’s jersey in ODIs. In this article, let’s take a look when and where exactly he last played for his country in a 50-over match. During the process, let’s dig deep to find more additional information.A Throwback To Pat Cummins’ Last ODI For AustraliaOne might be surprised to hear that Cummins, a veteran of 90 ODIs for Australia, last played a 50-over match for the country long back in 2024. More specifically, it was on November 8 that year, and Adelaide was the venue.Unfortunately for Australia, Pakistan pulled off an incredible show there. Cummins, as captain, made 13 off 17 balls while coming to bat, as Australia could only make 163 in 35 overs before losing all ten wickets.Also Read: Pat Cummins Speaks On 2027 World Cup Future After Playing Only 2 Matches Since 2023 WCAfter that, Cummins returned figures of 7-1-35-0, as Pakistan chased down the target with nine wickets in hand, that too in 26.3 overs.Why Is Pat Cummins Missing ODIs For Australia?Despite the fact that Cummins is still Australia’s full-time ODI captain, they, more often than not, give him a rest. The reason is simple: Australia prefer him to deliver more in Tests than ODIs.To keep Cummins fit fully available for Tests, which demand longer spells, fitness level needs to be top notch to get the best out of him. Hence, Cummins, who helped Australia win WTC in 2023 and took them to the final in 2025, is majorly playing Tests for the country.Not to forget, the move has been working well for Australia, as they are at the top of the ongoing WTC points table, with eight wins in 10 matches at the PCT of 80.00.Australia's ODI Record Without CumminsHowever, Australia, the ongoing ODI World Cup champions, have been facing major consequences without Pat Cummins since he deprioritised the 50-over format.Cummins’ absence can be visibly seen in a significant manner ever since then, as Australia have been failing to live up to their lofty expectations in a format in which they have stamped authority like no other with dominant performance one after another over the years.CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table22SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAustralia WonSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAustralia LostSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table12SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableN/RSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table[Australia Without Pat Cummins In ODIs Between Nov 8, 2024 And September 26, 2026]With World Cup 2027 not too far away, Australia would desperately need Cummins back in the mix to turn the tide in ODIs with an aim to defend cricket’s most prestigious trophy across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia later next year.Also Read: Marco-Duan Jansen In South Africa 11 For 1st Time? What Is Jansen Brothers' Record Playing Together?