The five-match series allows both teams to put the finishing touches on the lineup they ultimately want to use for the T20 World Cup, which is just a few months away.
This year's IPL saw Cummins scalp seven wickets from five games for the Knight Riders, but he also made headlines with the bat by hitting a quickfire 50 against the Mumbai Indians off just 14 deliveries.
India made a strong start in the prestigious tournament with their performance in the Super 12s, winning four out of their five matches and finishing at the top of Group 2.