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.
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:
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.
| 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 |
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.