Australian spearhead Mitchell Starc has officially broken a long-standing record, cementing his name in cricket history on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba. Starc became the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history, surpassing the legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram for career wickets.
The 35-year-old achieved the historic milestone with the wicket of England’s Harry Brook, which took his career tally to 415 Test wickets in his 102nd match. This figure eclipses Wasim Akram’s impressive total of 414 wickets in 104 Tests. The achievement is a massive testament to Starc’s longevity, control, and particularly his mastery of the swinging pink ball in Day/Night Tests.
The record comes amidst a period of career-defining dominance for Starc, who also recently delivered his best Test bowling figures ever, taking 7/58 in the first innings of the previous Test in Perth. His ability to deliver career-defining spells in high-pressure matches has been crucial for Australia, especially as he takes on a senior leadership role in the pace attack.
The Mitchell Starc Breaks Cricket History achievement places him among the all-time greats. He now sits 16th on the overall Test wicket-takers list and will immediately set his sights on surpassing other legends like Harbhajan Singh and Shaun Pollock as the 2025-2026 Ashes series continues.
