Australia’s pace ace Mitchell Starc added one other feather to his cap on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), turning into the highest wicket-taker in ICC match finals. The left-arm fast achieved the milestone throughout the World Test Championship (WTC) closing in opposition to South Africa at Lord’s.
Starc, enjoying in his fifth ICC closing, has now taken 11 wickets throughout match deciders, surpassing India’s Mohammed Shami, who had claimed 10 wickets in 4 finals. The document additional cements Starc’s status as a big-match performer for Australia.
The milestone got here in model as Starc struck early in South Africa’s second innings, cleansing up Aiden Markram for a duck. He adopted it up with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 16, ending Day 1 with figures of two/10 in a fiery spell.
He additionally became the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC knockout video games. He is sharing the spot with former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Shami, who every have taken 22 wickets. The high spot is with former Sri Lankan nice Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 23 wickets.
His efforts helped Australia put South Africa below stress, decreasing the Proteas to 43/4 at stumps. Trailing by 169 runs, South Africa will face an uphill activity when play resumes on Day 2, with Starc anticipated to proceed his assault on a responsive Lord’s floor.
Australia had earlier been bowled out for 212 in their first innings, with Kagiso Rabada main South Africa’s cost with a five-wicket haul however Starc’s early breakthroughs ensured Australia clawed again momentum by the shut of play.
Starc can be keen to lengthen his document and information Australia nearer to securing their second WTC title.
Published – June 12, 2025 10:13 am IST
