Mitchell Starc has moved past Indian legend Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list. He achieved the feat on day two of the first Test in Darwin. Starc dismissed Litton Das for a duck to claim his 435th Test wicket.
Starc had equalled Kapil’s record of 434 wickets on Thursday when he removed Shadman Islam. He is now in 11th position on the all-time list.
Starc is the second-highest Australian pacer in Tests behind Glenn McGrath, who has 563 wickets. Shane Warne tops the Australian list with 708 wickets. Nathan Lyon has taken 568 wickets.
Starc is now just five wickets away from breaking into the top 10. South Africa’s Dale Steyn is currently in 10th place with 439 wickets. Starc could surpass him during this series.
Hasan Mahmud was the star on day one with figures of 6 for 55. He shocked the Australian batsmen in their own backyard. Steve Smith was the highest scorer with 71.
Mahmud said every five-wicket haul is important to him. He enjoys bowling in Australian conditions. He said his time in county cricket helped him prepare for the conditions.
Mitchell Starc First Broke Rangana Herath’s Test Wicket Record
Mitchell Starc dismissed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam to claim his 434th Test wicket. This moved him past Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath’s tally of 433. Starc is now the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.
The achievement is significant because Starc is a fast bowler. He has reached the top while operating at a high pace across all conditions and continents.
The record came on a remarkable opening day. Australia were dismissed for 198, their lowest Test total against Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud was the star for Bangladesh. He took 6 for 55. It was the best bowling figure by a Bangladeshi against Australia. He surpassed Mohammad Rafique’s 5 for 62 from 2006.
Taskin Ahmed also reached a milestone. His 2 for 55 took him to 300 international wickets. He is only the sixth Bangladesh bowler to reach that mark.
It was a day of records. Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler ever. Bangladesh produced one of their finest days of fast bowling. They are playing their first Test in Australia in 23 years.
Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz Clash in Tense Test Moment
Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz exchanged words in a tense finish to day two of the first Test in Darwin. The incident happened on the fifth ball of Starc’s 21st over.
Miraz hit a ball to point and took off for a single. He was ball-watching and did not see Starc in his path. Instead of going around the quick, he ran through the protected area in the middle of the pitch.
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena walked straight to Miraz to warn him. Miraz stuck his arm out towards Starc, saying he could not see while watching the ball.
Starc was heard saying it was his follow-through and told Miraz to get off the wicket. He also said Miraz was not in Bangladesh now.
Channel 7 commentator Ricky Ponting came to Miraz’s defense. He said he was not sure the incident was on purpose. He noted that Miraz only looked up when Starc was already in his way.
Bangladesh finished day two in a commanding position. They were 6 for 351 with a lead of 153 runs. Tanzid Hasan scored a brilliant century in just his second Test. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made 84. Mominul Haque fell for 49.
Australia’s bowlers fought back after tea. Josh Hazlewood, Starc, and Pat Cummins each took a wicket. Steve Smith took the first three catches after tea to equal Joe Root’s record of 218 catches in Test history.
But Miraz and Hasan Mahmud held firm. Cameron Green dropped a catch off the last ball of the day. Bangladesh are in a strong position to push for a historic win.
FAQs
Q. How many Test wickets does Mitchell Starc have now?
A. Starc has taken 435 Test wickets.
Q. How many wickets did Kapil Dev take in Tests?
A. Kapil Dev finished with 434 Test wickets.
Q. Who is the leading Australian Test wicket-taker?
A. Shane Warne leads Australia with 708 wickets.
Q. How many wickets does Nathan Lyon have?
A. Nathan Lyon has taken 568 Test wickets.
Q. How many runs did Bangladesh have at the end of day two?
A. Bangladesh reached 351 for six with a 153-run lead.
Q. Who scored a century for Bangladesh?
A. Tanzid Hasan scored a century in his second Test.
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