Pat Cummins’ Record-Breaking Performance in WTC 2025 Final
Pat Cummins’ Stellar Performance
Pat Cummins, Australia’s captain, shone brightly in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. He led his team against South Africa at Lord’s. His amazing bowling on the second day of the Test took six wickets. This performance set several milestones.
Key Highlights of Cummins’ Performance
Dominating the Second Day
Cummins took six wickets against South Africa. He finished with impressive figures of 6/28. This helped Australia secure a 74-run lead in the first innings. South Africa was bowled out for just 138 runs in 57.1 overs.
- Dismissed key players like Wiaan Mulder
- Temba Bavuma
- Kyle Verreynne
- Marco Jansen
- Kagiso Rabada
His spell was both match-defining and record-breaking.
Breaking Bob Willis’ Record
Cummins’ figures of 6/28 are the best bowling performance by a captain at Lord’s. He broke Bob Willis’ record of 6/101, set against India in 1982. Cummins dominated the South African batting order. His precision and relentless pressure after lunch made the Proteas struggle.
Achieving 300 Test Wickets
The WTC final marked a personal triumph for Cummins. He became the eighth Australian to reach 300 wickets in Test matches. Needing six wickets to achieve this milestone, he did it in style. He cleaned up South Africa’s tail and dismissed Rabada to seal the landmark.
Cummins joined an elite group of Australian bowlers, including legends like:
- Shane Warne
- Glenn McGrath
- Nathan Lyon
- Mitchell Starc
Leading Wicket-Taker in WTC 2023-25 Cycle
Cummins’ brilliance in the WTC final increased his tally to 78 wickets. With this, he became the leading wicket-taker in the WTC 2023-25 cycle. He surpassed India’s Jasprit Bumrah’s 77 wickets. His four wickets on the second day showcased his ability to lead Australia’s bowling attack with consistency and impact.
Topping ICC Tournament Finals
Pat Cummins shattered another record. He became the leading wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals across formats. With his six wickets in the WTC final, he surpassed his teammate Mitchell Starc’s total of 11 wickets. His ability to deliver under pressure has made him a cornerstone of Australia’s success.
Matching Richie Benaud’s Feat
The 32-year-old captain also equaled Richie Benaud’s record. He achieved nine Test five-wicket hauls by a captain. This places him second only to Pakistan’s Imran Khan, who has 12 five-wicket hauls.
Setting the Tone for Australia’s Campaign
Cummins’ performance at Lord’s and his record-breaking day has set the tone. It has paved the way for defending champions Australia’s title-winning campaign.
