SYDNEY, October 12, 2026 — Australia’s four-man bowling attack has reportedly achieved a remarkable milestone in Test cricket, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon combining for 602 wickets.
The landmark was reached during the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, according to figures cited in the report. The quartet’s combined tally across 38 Test matches places them among the most successful bowling combinations in the format’s history.
Cummins leads the group with 158 wickets, followed by Starc with 155, Hazlewood with 150 and Lyon with 139.
The report places an England combination featuring Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes second, with approximately 430 wickets. A former South African quartet comprising Jacques Kallis, Makhaya Ntini, Nicky Boje and Shaun Pollock is listed third with 341 wickets.
Australia’s bowling strength comes from the different skills each player brings to the attack. Cummins offers pace and aggression, Starc is known for his left-arm swing, Hazlewood relies on disciplined line and length, while Lyon provides an effective spin option.
Together, the four bowlers represent a varied attack capable of challenging opposition batters through different methods.
The reported figures highlight the depth of Australia’s Test bowling resources. However, the claim that the record is virtually impossible to break remains a prediction rather than an established fact.