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Pat Cummins' Dominance Continues: Sensational Bowling Shines in AUS vs PAK Test

  • Posted on December 28, 2023
  • Sports
  • By Arijit Dutta
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In a gripping Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pat Cummins stunned with a sensational five-wicket haul. His exceptional bowling performance shifted the game dynamics, leaving the match finely balanced. Both teams faced crucial setbacks and breakthroughs, intensifying the series.

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Australia clashed with Pakistan in a high-voltage Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, witnessing an extraordinary display of bowling mastery by Australia's skipper, Pat Cummins. Following a remarkable performance on Day 2, Cummins maintained his momentum, claiming a staggering five-wicket haul in the ongoing contest.

With Australia holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Cummins displayed unparalleled skill and finesse on the pitch. His magic with the ball emerged prominently as he dismantled Pakistan's batting lineup, showcasing a blend of precision and strategy.

The pivotal moment arrived when Cummins produced a 'dream ball' on Day 2, dismissing Babar Azam by deceiving him with a delivery that jagged back, leaving the former Pakistan skipper stunned. His wizardry continued into Day 3, securing his 10th five-wicket haul in Tests, further denting Pakistan's hopes.

Pakistan, at 255/8 during the first session, encountered Cummins' brilliance once more as he claimed his fifth scalp, Hasan Ali, with an exquisite delivery. The ball, pitching outside the off stump and then jagging in, baffled Hasan, shattering his off-stump and amplifying Australia's dominance.

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The match, however, swung back and forth, remaining evenly poised. Despite Cummins' heroics, Nathan Lyon's crucial dismissal of Mir Hamza, and subsequent 54-run lead for Australia, Pakistan swiftly retaliated by removing Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne before lunch. Shaheen Afridi's quick strikes left the Aussies reeling at 6/2 by the lunch break.

The clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground epitomized the gripping contest between the two cricketing giants, where Cummins' exceptional bowling prowess tilted the scales, ensuring an enthralling battle in the ongoing Test series.

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