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Most Test Wickets by Left-Arm Bowlers: On the special occasion of International Left-Handers Day, Australian star fast bowler Mitchell Starc has achieved a magnificent milestone. He has become the highest wicket-taker among left-arm bowlers (both spinners and pacers) in Test cricket. With this historic feat, he surpassed the record held by Sri Lankan spin legend Rangana Herath to claim the top spot.
Mitchell Starc Breaks Rangana Herath's Record
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In the first Test match against Bangladesh, Australia's first innings folded for 198 runs. Subsequently, Mitchell Starc delivered the first breakthrough for the Australian team. He dismissed Bangladeshi opening batsman Shadman Islam (20 runs), sending him back to the pavilion. Upon taking this wicket, Starc reached a tally of 434 wickets in his Test career, becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of the format.
Top 10 Left-Arm Bowlers with Most Wickets in Test Cricket
| Rank | Name | Team | Tests | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Starc | Australia | 106* | 434 |
| 2 | Rangana Herath | Sri Lanka | 93 | 433 |
| 3 | Wasim Akram | Pakistan | 104 | 414 |
| 4 | Daniel Vettori | New Zealand | 113 | 362 |
| 5 | Chaminda Vaas | Sri Lanka | 111 | 355 |
| 6 | Ravindra Jadeja | India | 89 | 348 |
| 7 | Trent Boult | New Zealand | 78 | 317 |
| 8 | Mitchell Johnson | Australia | 73 | 313 |
| 9 | Zaheer Khan | India | 92 | 311 |
| 10 | Derek Underwood | England | 86 | 297 |
Career Breakdown of Top 5 Left-Arm Test Bowlers
1. Mitchell Starc – 434 Wickets
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Greatest Left-Arm Test Bowlers of All Time: Starc achieved this historic milestone in his 106th Test match. Renowned for his lethal yorkers and fast swing, Starc now tops the list of left-arm bowlers.
2. Rangana Herath – 433 Wickets
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This legendary Sri Lankan left-arm spinner claimed 433 wickets in 93 Test matches between 1999 and 2018. Herath achieved the feat of taking five wickets in an innings 34 times and ten wickets in a match nine times during his career.
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3. Wasim Akram – 414 Wickets
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Known as the 'Sultan of Swing', former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram took 414 wickets in 104 Test matches. He maintained a bowling average of 23.62, even in the spin-friendly conditions of the subcontinent.
4. Daniel Vettori – 362 Wickets
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Former New Zealand captain Vettori took 362 wickets in a career spanning 113 Test matches. He claimed five wickets in an innings 20 times and ten wickets in a match three times during his career.
5. Chaminda Vaas – 355 Wickets
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Representing Sri Lanka between 1994 and 2009, Chaminda Vaas claimed 355 wickets in 111 Test matches. Exceptional swing and precise line and length were his greatest strengths.
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