Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins achieved a significant milestone during the Super Eight game of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Antigua by taking a hat-trick against Bangladesh. This made him the seventh man in history and the second Australian to accomplish this feat in men’s T20 World Cup cricket.
Despite his success, Cummins revealed that he had forgotten about the hat-trick chance during the game. It was only until his teammates started cheering that he realized his achievement. The hat-trick was the first of the tournament and a memorable moment for Cummins.
Cummins joined the likes of Brett Lee, Curtis Campher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kagiso Rabada, Karthik Meiyappan, and Josh Little as bowlers who have taken hat-tricks in T20 World Cup history. After a slow start with no wickets, Cummins secured his hat-trick in the 18th and 20th overs of the match. His deliveries to dismiss Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan were crucial in breaking Bangladesh’s momentum. The final wicket of Towhid Hridoy sealed the hat-trick, with Mahmudullah becoming the sixth victim of a hat-trick in international cricket.
Cummins’ remarkable bowling performance, along with Adam Zampa’s contribution of 2 for 24, helped Australia limit Bangladesh to 140 for 8. Although rain interrupted Australia’s chase, David Warner’s half-century put them in a strong position before they were eventually declared winners by 28 runs through the DLS method. The match was a significant moment for Cummins in his T20 World Cup journey.
The T20 World Cup is an exciting tournament that brings together some of the best players from around the world to compete for glory on both sides of
