WTC Final: 'Way more than I could've asked for' - Pat Cummins on reaching 300 Test wicket milestone

Pat Cummins celebrates vs South Africa in the WTC Final on Day 2 (Reuters/ANI Photo)

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Australian captain Pat Cummins achieved a milestone of 300 Test wickets during the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's Cricket Ground, securing figures of 6-28 to dismiss South Africa for 138 on Thursday. He became the eighth Australian bowler to reach this landmark and the first fast-bowling captain since 1982 to claim a five-wicket haul at Lord's.The right-arm fast bowler's performance helped Australia gain a 74-run first-innings lead, putting them in a strong position to retain their World Test Championship title."It's way more than I could have asked for. Three hundred is a really big number and I have battled a few injuries and niggles and got through and played well in different conditions, so I am pretty happy," Cummins said.This achievement marks Cummins' 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, adding to his impressive record in the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, where he has claimed 79 wickets at an average of 23.03."When the ball got a little bit softer, there wasn't too much in it, but it feels like the odd ball is nipping a little bit. It feels like if you bowl well, it is tough to score runs, so there is a bit in it for both (batters and bowlers)," he added.Australia, who won the previous World Test Championship in 2023 by defeating India by 209 runs at The Oval, are now favorably positioned to defend their title against South Africa. The playing conditions at Lord's offered opportunities for both batting and bowling, with Cummins noting the pitch's characteristics during his spell.

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