• Pat Cummins picked up his maiden hat-trick against Bangladesh at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Brett Lee was the first bowler to take a hat-trick in Men's T20 World Cup.

Brett Lee to Pat Cummins: Players with hat-trick in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Hat-tricks in Men's T20 World Cup

Australian pacer Pat Cummins etched his name in the history books by becoming the first bowler in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to pick up a hat-trick. Cummins achieved this remarkable feat against Bangladesh during Group 1’s Super 8 match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua on Thursday evening, June 20, 2024.

Pat Cummins’ maiden hat-trick

The right-arm seamer’s hat-trick began in the 18th over, where he dismissed Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan on the last two balls. Returning in the 20th over, Cummins completed his hat-trick by taking the wicket of Towhid Hridoy, wrapping up a stellar bowling performance.

Cummins’ hat-trick is the seventh in the history of the Men’s T20 World Cup, joining his countrymen Brett Lee, who was the first player to accomplish this rare feat.

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Cummins’ exceptional performance played a crucial role in Australia’s dominance in the match, as they restricted Bangladesh for a below-par total of 140/8. The hat-trick not only boosted Australia’s position in the game but also highlighted Cummins’ exceptional skills and consistency as a premier fast bowler on the global stage.

Hat-tricks in Men’s T20 World Cup

  • Brett Lee (AUS) vs BAN, Cape Town, 2007
  • Curtis Campher (IRE) vs NED, Abu Dhabi, 2021
  • Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) vs SA, Sharjah, 2021
  • Kagiso Rabada (SA) vs ENG, Sharjah, 2021
  • Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) vs SL, Geelong, 2022
  • Joshua Little (IRE) vs NZ, Adelaide, 2022
  • Pat Cummins (AUS) vs BAN, Antigua, 2024

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