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Australia's bowlers hit 600 Test wickets together

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Australia's bowlers hit 600 Test wickets together
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Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have combined for 600 Test wickets. The quartet are the first to reach this milestone in cricket history.

Why it matters

The achievement boosts Australia's dominance in Test cricket and highlights the depth of their bowling attack.

Key facts
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Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon

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cummins leads with 176 wickets

Cummins is the highest wicket-taker among the quartet, with 176 in 64 Tests.

starc contributes 158 wickets

Starc has taken 158 wickets in 65 Tests, adding to the group's total.

combined milestone reached in 2024

The 600-wicket mark was achieved in 2024, marking a historic moment for Australian cricket.

Common questions

how many Tests did it take to reach 600 wickets?

The quartet reached 600 wickets in 129 Tests together.

which bowler has the most wickets in the group?

Pat Cummins has the most wickets with 176 in 64 Tests.

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