Pat Cummins creates history as first captain to claim five-wicket haul in an ICC final

Pat Cummins made history during WTC Final

Cummins, also aims to become the first captain to retain the ICC Test Championship mace in the WTC era. He took key wickets and helped put pressure on South Africa after Australia was bowled out for 212 in their first innings.

Cummins aims for his second consecutive ICC Test Championship mace

Australian captain Cummins ended with impressive figures of 6 for 28, helping bowl out South Africa for just 138. With this, Australia gained a 74-run lead in the first innings. Cummins completed his five-wicket haul by removing a well-set David Bedingham in the post-lunch session on Thursday.

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul

Australian team captain Pat Cummins has also made a big record with the ball in the WTC Fianl match as he has completed 300 wickets in Test cricket today. He has become the eighth bowler to do so for Australia.

Pat Cummins completed 200 wickets in Tests cricket.

Based on their first-innings performance, Australia has secured a 74-run lead. Now, the Kangaroos will look to build on that advantage with a strong batting display in the second innings, aiming to set a target that would all but guarantee their victory.