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Aussie Bowlers Make History with 600 Wickets
12 Oct
Summary
- Australian bowling quartet surpassed 600 wickets together.
- This historic feat was achieved in the first Test against South Africa.
- No other bowling quartet in history has reached 500 wickets.
A historic milestone was reached in the first Test between Australia and South Africa when the iconic bowling quartet of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon collectively surpassed 600 wickets. This remarkable achievement marks the first time in Test cricket history that four bowlers playing together have reached such a significant wicket tally.
The quartet accomplished this feat during Australia's first innings, where they contributed to bowling out the hosts for 284. Skipper Cummins led the charge with three wickets, supported by two wickets each from Starc, Hazlewood, and Lyon. Overall, in the 38 matches they have played together, this formidable Australian bowling attack has claimed 606 wickets.
Their collective success eclipses all previous bowling quartets, with no other combination even reaching 500 wickets. This record-breaking partnership showcases the enduring skill and synergy of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, and Lyon, cementing their legacy in the annals of cricket.
