Pat Cummins Delivers Historic Spell at Lord’s in WTC Final
Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins once again proved why he’s one of cricket’s greatest big-match players. In the World Test Championship Final 2025, Cummins tore through South Africa’s batting with a stunning spell of 6 for 28, bowling 18.1 overs of pure fire and finesse.
Leading From the Front, Like Always
Pat Cummins walked into Lord’s with calm confidence and ruthless precision. The pitch offered bounce, the air had movement — and the Aussie skipper made it all talk. He mixed inswing, outswing, slower balls, and bouncers like a master craftsman. Every time his team needed a breakthrough, Cummins stepped up with the ball in hand.
Wickets That Shattered South Africa
Cummins didn’t just get wickets — he got key wickets. He dismissed:
- Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s captain
- Wiaan Mulder, when the middle order was rebuilding
- David Bedingham, who looked solid on 45 before Cummins trapped him
His spell also included two nasty blows to Kagiso Rabada’s helmet, unsettling the tail as South Africa collapsed under pressure. Thanks to Cummins, the Proteas were bowled out for just 138 runs.
A Record-Breaking Day at Lord’s
With this spell, Cummins became the most successful captain-bowler at Lord’s to take a five-wicket haul. His figures of 6/28 in 18.1 overs will be etched in the venue’s rich cricket history.The Lord’s crowd applauded every delivery. Even South African fans couldn’t help but admire the skill on display.
Pat Cummins Always Delivers When It Matters
From the 2023 ODI World Cup final to the 2023 Ashes and now the WTC 2025 Final, Cummins has a special knack for delivering under pressure.This wasn’t just another six-wicket haul. This was leadership through pace, precision, and absolute control.
Australia Take Lead after 1st innings
Riding on Cummins’ heroics, Australia took a first-innings lead of 74 runs. With momentum on their side, they now eye another ICC title under Cummins’ calm and ruthless leadership. From Pat the bowler to Pat the captain — he’s rewriting history.
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