Cummins secures back-to-back hat-tricks in T20 World Cup 2024

In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins etched his name into cricketing history books on Sunday, June 23rd, becoming the first-ever player to achieve consecutive hat-tricks in T20 International cricket. Cummins achieved this remarkable feat during Australia's T20 World CupWorld CupWorld Cup 2024 encounter against Afghanistan, held in St. Vincent.

The 30-year-old right-arm pacer's exceptional performance saw him dismiss Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan (2) off the final ball of the 18th over, followed by the wickets of Karim Janat (13) and Gulbadin Naib (0) on the first two deliveries of the 20th over. Tim David took catches to dismiss Rashid and Janat, while Glenn Maxwell secured Naib's catch, thus completing Cummins' historic second hat-trick in the tournament.

Cummins had previously claimed his first hat-trick just two days earlier against Bangladesh in Australia's first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024. His double hat-trick achievement underscores his exceptional skill and accuracy under pressure, elevating him to a unique position in cricketing annals.