Pat Cummins Makes History with T20 World Cup Hat-trick Against Bangladesh

Australian fast bowler, Pat Cummins, etched his name in history by taking a hat-trick in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match against Bangladesh. Cummins’ impressive feat unfolded during this crucial encounter, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Bringing back memories of another Australian great, Brett Lee, who achieved the same feat against Bangladesh in 2007, Cummins became the second Australian bowler to achieve a T20 World Cup hat-trick.

The hat-trick was completed within just two overs as Cummins dismissed Bangladeshi all-rounder Mahedi Hasan, trapped Mehedi Hasan lbw, and then had Towhid Hridoy caught by Josh Hazlewood. The hat-trick moment came in the 20th over of the innings, solidifying Cummins’ impeccable bowling performance.

This T20 World Cup now features seven hat-tricks in its history. Notable instances include Brett Lee in 2007 against Bangladesh at Cape Town, Adil Rashid in 2021 against the Netherlands in Abu Dhabi, and Wanindu Hasaranga in 2021 against South Africa in Sharjah, amongst others.

Pat Cummins now joins an elite group of Australian bowlers who have claimed hat-tricks in T20 World Cup matches. The quartet includes Brett Lee, Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, and Nathan Ellis, emphasizing Australia‘s strong bowling tradition in ICC events.

Pat Cummins’ exceptional performance in the match against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge has not only raised the bar of bowling excellence in the T20 World Cup but has also made Australia a formidable force in the competition. His illustrious achievement will be reminisced as a remarkable feat in the history of Australian cricket.