Australia captain Pat Cummins made history at Lord’s by taking 6 wickets for just 28 runs in the WTC final. He broke Bob Willis’ 33-year-old record and became the first captain to take a five-wicket haul in an ICC final.
Cummins Destroys South Africa in WTC Final
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins gave a brilliant bowling performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord’s. He took 6 wickets for just 28 runs in the first innings a spell that shocked cricket fans around the world.
Cummins’ magical bowling helped bowl out South Africa for only 138 runs. This gave Australia a big lead of 74 runs in the first innings and pushed them closer to winning the final.
A Historic Day for Pat Cummins
This performance was not just special for the match it was a big moment in Pat Patrick James’ career too. He reached 300 wickets in Test cricket. He did this in just 68 matches, becoming the 8th highest wicket-taker in Australian Test history.
It was also the 14th time Patrick James took five or more wickets in a Test innings. His consistent top-level performances have made him one of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket.
Breaking Records at Lord’s
Cummins also made history at the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground. He broke a 33-year-old record held by England’s Bob Willis. Willis had taken 6 wickets for 101 runs at Lord’s in 1992 which was the best by a captain at that ground. But Patrick James beat that by taking 6 wickets while giving away only 28 runs.
This is now the best bowling performance by a captain at Lord’s and it came in a high-pressure ICC final!
ICC Finals Record for a Captain
Pat Cummins also became the first captain ever in world cricket to take a five-wicket haul in an ICC tournament knockout or final match. No other captain in any country has done this before in an ICC final.
His performance gave Australia a strong advantage in the WTC Final and proved again why Cummins is one of the top players in the world.
Table: Pat Cummins’ Bowling Achievements in WTC Final
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wickets Taken | 6 |
| Runs Given | 28 |
| Overs Bowled | Not specified |
| South Africa 1st Innings Total | 138 |
| Lead Gained by Australia | 74 runs |
| Career Test Wickets After Match | 300 |
| Ranking in Australia’s All-Time Test Wicket List | 8th |
| 5-Wicket Hauls in Test Career | 14 |
| ICC Final Record | First captain with 5-wicket haul |
Pat Cummins not only led his team with confidence but also with a match-winning performance making this final truly unforgettable.
