Pat Cummins Sets New Record in WTC Final with Six Wickets

In a remarkable display of leadership, Pat Cummins led Australia to a commanding position in the WTC final against South Africa, taking six wickets and surpassing Richie Benaud's record for dismissals of opposing captains. The match saw Australia extend their lead significantly, despite a challenging start. Key partnerships and missed opportunities defined Day 2, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion. Discover more about Cummins' achievements and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 13, 2025, 10:46 IST

Pat Cummins' Leadership Shines in WTC Final

Pat Cummins has once again demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills by leading from the front during the World Test Championship final. Under pressure, he delivered remarkable results, claiming six wickets in the first innings against South Africa. A pivotal moment came when he dismissed Temba Bavuma in the 40th over, marking a significant achievement in his career. With this performance, Cummins surpassed Richie Benaud in the record books for the most dismissals of opposing captains in Test cricket, now holding the record with 19 dismissals compared to Benaud's 18.

Top 5 Captains with Most Dismissals

19 – Pat Cummins

18 – Richie Benaud

15 – Imran Khan and Jason Holder

12 – Garry Sobers

11 – Daniel Vettori

Highlights from Day 2 of the WTC Final

On the second day of the WTC final at Lord's in London, South Africa faced disappointment due to missed chances and DRS errors. Australia managed to extend their lead to 218 runs. Despite a shaky start at 73/7, a crucial partnership of 61 runs between Alex Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc helped stabilize the innings. By the end of the day, Australia was at 144/8, with Marco Jansen dropping a catch off Starc. South Africa also wasted two reviews during the match.