Pat Cummins Breaks Bumrah's Record To Become Leading Wicket-Taker In WTC 2023-25
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In 18 matches played so far in the WTC 2023-25 cycle, Pat Cummins has picked up 78 wickets for Australia.
Pat Cummins is leading Australia's bowling attack in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's, and by taking four wickets in the second day's play, he has extended his tally of wickets to 78 in the WTC 2023-25 cycle, which is one more than Jasprit Bumrah's tally of 77 wickets. By taking 78 wickets, Cummins now becomes the leading wicket-taker in the WTC 2023-25 cycle.
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