Australian fast bowling superstar Mitchell Starc He rewrote the history of cricket as the most successful left arm Bowler in Test cricket.
Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram’s record feat
The stage has arrived Second Ashes 2025-26 Test Starc, Pakistan’s Lordship’s 715 in 415 Test Wicank Akram’s ironic Tally of 414 in the Tomb where he claimed the 415th Test Wicket was the tally.
Starc sealed his first over in a day-night Test when he pulled an edge to Steve Smith in the second skit, the first of the night Test, dismissing Harry Brook. The wicket led to loud celebrations in Brisbane as Starc thrashed one of the greatest bowlers the sport has ever seen.
Starting the match needing three wickets to get past Akram, Starc wasted no time. England Openers went under the lights, removing Ben Duckett Ollie Pope With trademark late swing and tempo. Brook’s progress has the added significance of not only breaking Akram’s record but underlining Starc’s continued dominance in pink-ball Tests.
Starc has played 102 Tests compared to AKRAM’s 104, highlighting his exceptional strike rate and longevity. Starc’s record 10-wicket drive in the key Ashes in Perth came a week later, underscoring his form entering the series.
With 415 wickets at an average of 26.5, Starc is already firmly placed among Cricket’s Elite fast bowlers. His record includes:
- 17 five wicket hauls
- 3 ten wicket matches
The top left-arm pacers in the history of Test cricket
- Mitchell Starc: 415 * Wickets
- Wasim Akram: 414 Wickets
- Chaminda Vaas: 355 Wickets
- Trent Boult: 317 Wickets
- Zaheer Khan: 313 wickets
Starc is also the most common bowler with 80-plus wickets a night, averaging 80-plus wickets in the high juniors. His ability to strike early is highlighted by his record of 26 wickets taken in the first innings of a Test by one of his most explosive opening bowlers.
Wasim Akram surpassed the gold standard after two decades
Wasim Akram’s benchmark, set between 1985 and 2002, remained elusive for 23 years and was long considered the ultimate measure of left-arm excellence. His combination of swing, control and durability made him a global icon.
But Starc – the same venue where he made his record-breaking debut at Qabuba in 2011 – lived up to his legacy with raw drive, steep bounce and unparalleled mastery of the pink-ball.
See also: Mitchell Starc removes Ben Duckett for a golden duck on Day 1 of the pink ball Test | Ashes 2025-26
Starc’s growing legacy in Australian Fast Bowling History
Now 36, Starc sits in the middle ages on the all-time Test Wicket-Takers list and continues to climb rapidly. With his historic milestone achieved, the debate over his place among the best Australian fast bowlers in the McGrath era intensified.
As for the Ashes series, Starc’s record-breaking achievement not only elevates his legacy, but also maintains his status as one of cricket’s most influential modern pacers.
