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Mitchell Starc becomes the leading wicket-taker among left-arm fast bowlers in Test cricket

Arjit pic - Thursday, Dec 04, 2025
Last Updated on Dec 04, 2025 06:04 PM

Mitchell Starc records: Australia's experienced and dangerous fast bowler Mitchell Starc has achieved an unprecedented record during the second match of the ongoing Ashes Test series against England. He has now become the leading wicket-taker among left-arm fast bowlers in Test cricket.
To achieve this significant feat, he surpassed Pakistan's legendary bowler Wasim Akram.

Starc's opening strike at the Gabba

In this day-night Test match being played at the Gabba in Brisbane, England won the toss and decided to bat first. Australia once again got off to a great start with fast bowler Mitchell Starc giving England early blows:

  • Stark: Starc dismissed opener Ben Duckett for a duck in the very first over.
  • Second wicket: He then bowled new batsman Ollie Pope without opening his account.

Mitchell Starc has 415 wickets and is at the top of the order

Starc achieved this historic record by dismissing England batsman Harry Brook. This was Starc's 415th wicket of his Test career. Wasim Akram's record of 414 wickets was surpassed by Starc to reach the top of the list.

Most Wicket Taker in Test

Bowlers Country Test Wickets
Mitchell Starc Australia 415*
Wasim Akram Pakistan 414
Chaminda Vaas Sri Lanka 355
Trent Boult New Zealand 317
Zaheer Khan India 311

Match Status: Crawley and Root's Partnership

Despite early setbacks, England's innings was steadied by experienced batsmen Joe Root and Jack Crawley. The two shared a brilliant 117-run partnership for the third wicket. Crawley was dismissed by Michael Neser for 76, while Root also reached his half-century.

This record-breaking performance for Australia proves that Mitchell Starc remains one of the most dangerous bowlers in the world with his pace, swing, and yorkers.

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