Cummins Achieves Milestone with Six Wickets for 28 Runs

LONDON: In the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final against South Africa at The Lord’s, Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, achieved a remarkable feat on Thursday, securing six wickets.

The right-arm fast bowler, responsible for all five South African wickets claimed by a bowler on the second day of the decisive Test, reached a career milestone of 300 wickets in Test cricket, joining the ranks of only eight Australian bowlers to achieve this.

Cummins commented on his accomplishment, noting that reaching 300 wickets is a significant landmark for any fast bowler, symbolizing resilience against injuries and success in diverse conditions.

“It’s fantastic, especially with family present,” Cummins mentioned to the host broadcaster during the innings break. “They were batting quite well, so we’re pleased to have established a solid lead in this first innings.”

“This achievement exceeds my expectations. For any fast bowler, reaching 300 wickets is a major accomplishment, indicating perseverance through injuries and consistent performance in varied conditions.”

“As the ball softened, it felt like there wasn’t much assistance, but occasionally, there was still some slight movement.”

Most Test Wickets for Australia:
  • Shane Warne – 708 wickets in 145 matches
  • Glenn McGrath – 563 wickets in 124 matches
  • Nathan Lyon – 533 wickets in 133* matches
  • Mitchell Starc – 384 wickets in 97* matches
  • Dennis Lillee – 355 wickets in 70 matches
  • Mitchell Johnson – 313 wickets in 73 matches
  • Brett Lee – 310 wickets in 76 matches
  • Pat Cummins – 300 wickets in 68* matches

His exceptional bowling performance of 6/28 in 18.1 overs also marked the best figures by an overseas captain at The Lord’s.

Moreover, Pat Cummins now leads as the highest wicket-taker in the current WTC cycle, with 79 wickets, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah of India, who has 77 wickets.