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‘Kavya Maran bhi chupke se dekh rahi hogi’ – Fans react as Pat Cummins completes three consecutive five-wicket hauls against Pakistan
Australia skipper Pat Cummins has taken three consecutive five-wicket hauls against Pakistan in the ongoing three-match Test series. In the second Test played in the last week of 2023 (Boxing Day Test), he took a 10-for for the game (five wickets each in both innings). Both spells proved crucial as the Asian side was going ahead in the game. In the first innings, in reply to Australia’s 318, the Shaheens were going well with 124/1.
However, thanks to Cummins’ five wickets for 48 runs, the visitors were bowled out for 264. With this, the World Test Championship holders got a lead of 64 runs. Despite losing four for 16 runs, they managed to get 262 runs, asking Pakistan to chase 317 runs. In the last innings, the Shan Masood-led side was going well with 219/5, needing 98 runs to win in Australia after 1994.
However, once again, Cummins took a five-wicket haul and helped the team win the game by 79 runs. With this, they have managed to win the series 2-0 with the ongoing third Test to go.
Pat Cummins picks another five-wicket haul in the ongoing Sydney Test
In the ongoing New Year’s Test match, the Shan Masood-led side won the toss and elected to bat first. Once again, their batting collapsed, and lost four wickets for 47 runs. Cummins took the wickets of Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel. After this, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha scored a fifty each and took the team to over 200 runs.
The Aussie skipper took the wickets of Rizwan, Sajid Khan, and Hasan Ali to reduce the opposition to 227/9. However, Ameer Jamal, who made his debut in the ongoing series, is batting with Mir Hamza and has put together 37 runs and counting with the latter batting on naught and Jamal batting on 40.
This is how Twitter reacted
Cummins writing history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kycHM0wSbu
— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch) January 3, 2024
I’m watching this whole series and noticed that whenever Pakistani players start to build some partnership Pat Cummins comes and gets a breakthrough. What a brilliant bowler he is! 👏👏
— Shumaila Tanveer (@shumaila56_) January 3, 2024
Easy getting test cricketer of the year award 🔥
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) January 3, 2024
@CricCrazyJohns , No contribution from Pakistan lower order. PAK – 221/6 . I blinked the eyes and they are 227/9 now. Great bowling Aus. What a spell Patty Cummins pic.twitter.com/5JhGPlOPNU
— Shivam Sopori🇮🇳 (@shivamsopori) January 3, 2024
Pat Cummins is a good Captain And Great Bowler 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kBx9A1vVcx
— Shivaye 🔱 (@shivaye01) January 3, 2024
Greatest Fast Bowler in Tests currently
— Waqar Afridi (@WakaAfridi) January 3, 2024
Won’t be surprised if he ends up holding all 3 ICC trophies by the end of this year.
— Febin (@febinvthomas) January 3, 2024
He’s a Porsche with no breaks
— Guhan (@TheDogeVampire) January 3, 2024
GOAT 🐐 of this Generation 🙂🙂
— Praneeth (@fantasy_d11) January 3, 2024
One of the best in present era, he continues his goldem form of 2023
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) January 3, 2024
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Roberts critiqued Mohammed Siraj, stating he has yet to reach the same level as Bumrah and Shami. He highlighted that Shami’s ability to relentlessly hit good lengths and extract movement makes him India’s standout bowler. He urged Indian cricket to focus more on nurturing such talent for long-term success in international cricket.
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In the day’s second match, the Karnali Yaks, fresh off two consecutive victories, are eager to maintain their momentum as they face the Pokhara Avengers. For the Avengers, a win is crucial to revive their campaign and keep playoff hopes alive. The Yaks, currently mid-table, are striving for consistency as they target a secure playoff position.
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Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.
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