Pat Cummins Achieves Milestone in World Test Championship Final

In a remarkable achievement, Australian captain Pat Cummins surpassed 300 Test wickets during the World Test Championship Final. His impressive performance, which included a five-wicket haul, was pivotal in establishing a lead against South Africa. Cummins reflects on his journey, overcoming injuries and adapting to various conditions. He joins an elite group of Australian bowlers and sets new records for wickets in ICC finals. Discover more about his historic performance and its significance in the cricketing world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2025, 11:28 IST

Cummins Celebrates 300 Test Wickets

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins expressed immense pride after surpassing the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket during the World Test Championship Final. The fast bowler achieved his 14th five-wicket haul, claiming 6 wickets for just 28 runs, which played a crucial role in giving Australia a 78-run lead against South Africa as they aimed to defend their title.

Cummins remarked, 'It’s way more than I could have asked for.' He acknowledged the significance of reaching 300 wickets, especially after overcoming various injuries and adapting to different playing conditions, stating, 'Three hundred is a really big number, and I am pretty happy.'

He noted the conditions during the match, saying, 'When the ball got a little bit softer, there wasn’t too much in it, but it feels like the odd ball is nipping a little bit.' He added, 'If you bowl well, it is tough to score runs, so there is a bit in it for both batters and bowlers.'

In his 68th Test match, the 32-year-old Cummins became only the eighth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets, joining legends like Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc. His exceptional performance also set a record for the most wickets in ICC final matches, surpassing teammate Mitchell Starc’s previous record of 11. Additionally, he outperformed India’s Mohammed Shami, who has 8 wickets in WTC final history.

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