Australian Pat Cummins ensured a key breakthrough in a dramatic way on the World Championship in the World Championship (WTC) for the 2023-25 cycle in Lord’s on Thursday, June 12. While he attracted the goal that became Lego, and Cummins collided with South African Kyle Verreynn and added an unexpected twist to the moment.
When he turned his back to Verreynne during the dismissal, the dough seemed to crawl. Cummins didn’t know about the Verreynne movement, they accidentally hit it, and both players went to the ground briefly. Despite the collision, the Cummins remained composed, quickly regrouped with his teammates and a review was performed. Although the initial impression was that the ball had slipped on the leg, the ball was revealed by three red, confirming the release and giving Australia another early goal.
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This goal removed another key South African dough before it could settle, which further strengthened the Australian grip on the match. WTC champions appeared well on the course for possible shift victory. Cummins hit again in the 52nd place and released Marco Jansen on a two -ball duck.
Despite the moments when South Africa tried to counterattack, their efforts brought little, because the Australian bowling unit – included in the Cummin – intervened at the crucial intersections. With five goals according to his name Cummins continues to prove why they are doing on the big scene, both the captain and the pitch.
Previously on the day, the Temba of Bavum showed some resistance, but his shifts were shortened by a magnificent catch from Marnus Labuschagne.
South Africa now finds itself in deep problems and is facing a mountain to climb to return to the competition. With all their specialized doughs, the return is unlikely, given the extent of the task in advance.
Australia remains firmly under control after the first session of the 2nd day and looks ready to keep the title WTC with a commanding victory over the South Africa Republic in Lord’s. If they do so, it will mean the first time the team successfully defended the World Crown of the Championship.
Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
June 12, 2025
