Pat Cummins Celebrates Milestone Achievement in World Test Championship Final

Cummins Reaches 300 Test Wickets Milestone

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins expressed immense pride after surpassing the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket during the World Test Championship Final. He achieved this feat by claiming six wickets for just 28 runs, marking his 14th five-wicket haul. His outstanding performance was crucial in establishing a 78-run lead for Australia against South Africa as they aimed to defend their title in the WTC Final.

Reflecting on his achievement, Cummins stated, “It’s way more than I could have asked for.” He acknowledged the significance of reaching 300 wickets, especially after overcoming various injuries and challenges while performing well in diverse conditions.

In his 68th Test match, the 32-year-old became only the eighth Australian bowler to reach this milestone, joining legends like Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc. Cummins also set a record for the most wickets in ICC final matches, surpassing teammate Mitchell Starc’s previous record of 11 and India’s Mohammed Shami’s 8 wickets in WTC final history.

Additionally, Cummins achieved the best bowling figures for a captain at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, breaking Bob Willis's long-standing record of 6/101 set in 1992 against India.