Pat Cummins Ends 40-Year Wait: 6th Australian Captain On Lord's Honours Board

Allan Border And Pat Cummins [Source: @fredfertang/x.com | AP Photos]

The WTC 2023-2025 cycle is approaching a dramatic end. The two finalists for the cycle, South Africa and Australia are contesting hard for the Test Mace at the iconic Lord's in London, the United Kingdom. 

The match has already seen a lot of ebbs and flows justifying the claim of the two teams on their berths. Notably, South Africa won the toss for the game and put Australia to bat first. Kagiso Rabada emerged as the hero for the Proteas in the innings as he picked up a fifer and decimated the celebrated Australian batting line-up. 

Rabada Led South Arica's Bowling Assault

Courtesy of Rabada's brilliant efforts, South Africa managed to restrict Australia for just 212 runs in the first innings. After this Temba Bavuma and his men would have been eager to put up a good effort with the bat and take a decisive lead in the first innings. 

Unfortunately for South Africa, they lost their first four wickets towards the end of Day 1 itself. It was Temba Bavuma, who tried to lead the repair job at this juncture. But Pat Cummins blew away the South African resilience with his amazing ability to pick up crucial wickets in clutch moments. 

Pat Cummins Puts South Africa On The Back Foot In WTC 2025 Final

South Africa were bundled out for 138 runs as Pat Cummins stood out with the ball for the defending champions. The Aussie skipper with his figure of 6/28 earned a place on the Honour's board at the Lord's. Notably, Kagiso Rabada with his brilliant show in the first innings, also earned this revered accolade.

Coming back to Pat Cummins, as he entered the Lord's Honours board, he became only the sixth Australian skipper to earn this prestige. This is a significant achievement as Australia has been visiting the iconic venue since 1884. So in a history which dates back to 121 years, only six Aussie skippers have entered the list. 

Australian Captains On The Lord's Honour Board (Test Cricket)

How Does A Player Enter The Lord's Honours Board?

The Lord's Honours Board represents cricket's one of the most coveted individual recognition at the 'Home of Cricket.' To earn a place on this prestigious board, bowlers must claim five wickets in an innings or ten wickets in a match. As for batters, they need to score a century.

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