Pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood were a part of the squad that defeated New Zealand to clinch the T20 World Cup 2021 title. In the final, completing their spell of four overs, Starc and Cummins conceded 60 and 27 runs respectively, without claiming any wickets. Hazlewood alone claimed three wickets by leaking 16 runs in four overs. Later, the Aussies won the title by eight wickets against the Kiwis
The trio was also part of the Australian team that played in the ODI World Cup 2023. In the final against India, Hazlewood and Cummins registered two wickets each to their names. They completed their 10-over spell and were smashed for 60 (Hazlewood) and 34 runs (Cummins). The 35-year-old Starc managed to scalp three wickets for 55 runs in 10 overs
After winning the two formats' titles together, the iconic Australian trio is all set to clinch the Test mace. Will they be able to achieve the feat of winning titles in all three formats together?
Pat Cummins-led Australia will take on South Africa in the WTC final, which is scheduled to be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15
Additionally, if the Pat Cummins-led side managed to secure a victory against South Africa, then will then become the first team to retain the WTC mace
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