Pat Cummins Best Bowling Captain Record: The World Test Championship (WTC) In the final of 2025, Pat Cummins made history with the ball as captain. On the pitch of Lord’s, he raised such a fire that the first innings of South Africa collapsed. Cummins’ bowling had not only wickets, but also records and one of them was 42 years old.
The final of the World Test Championship 2025 was the name of the bowlers from the first day and on the second day Australian captain Pat Cummins made history. In Lord’s ground, Cummins broke South Africa’s back with his deadly bowling and made a special record with 6 wickets in the first innings.
Cummins took 6 wickets for just 28 runs in 18.1 overs in South Africa’s first innings, which is the best bowling figure made by any Test captain at Lord’s ground. Earlier this record was named after Bob Willis of England, who performed 6/101 against India in 1982.
Best bowling figures by captains in Tests at Lord’s:
- 28 runs for 6 wickets – Pat Cummins (Australia) vs South Africa, 2025
- 101 runs for 6 wickets – Bob Willis (England) vs India, 1982
- 35 runs for 5 wickets – Gabi Ellen (England) vs India, 1936
- 42 runs for 5 wickets – Gabi Ellen (England) vs India, 1936
- 69 runs for 5 wickets – Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) vs England, 2008
Cummins opened his account by dismissing Vian Mulder (6) on Wednesday 11 January, and then on the morning of the second day, Temba Bawuma (36). He then dominated Australia in the match by dismissing Kyle Viren (13) and Marco Jansan (0) in the second session. David Bedingham (45), who was the top scorer for South Africa, also became a victim of cummen.
Cummins not only ended South Africa’s innings by dismissing Kagiso Rabada (1), but also completed his 300 wickets in Test cricket. He became the eighth Australian bowler to achieve this feat. Due to his deadly bowling, South Africa’s team collapsed for just 138 runs and Australia got a lead of 74 runs in the first innings.
