Pat Cummins Stars in Australia’s Thrilling Cricket Test Triumph

‘To top it off by winning a series at home, which we pride ourselves on doing, is a pretty satisfying way to finish off 2023,’ the skipper said.

Australia celebrate defeating Pakistan during Day 4 of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on Dec. 29, 2023. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Pat Cummins has completed a bumper 2023 by taking his second 10-wicket haul in Tests to power Australia to a thrilling 79-run win over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The Australian captain was rewarded with the Johnny Mullagh Medal as player of the Boxing Day Test, finishing with match figures of 10-97—5-49 in the second innings—in one of the great fast bowling performances.