Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc on Bangladesh’s batting line-up in the second Test in Mackay. He took a five-wicket haul in just 22 balls. He finished with six wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64, their fourth-lowest total in Tests.
Starc started with the first ball of the match, dismissing Shadman Islam for a duck. He then removed Tanzid Hasan, who had scored a century in the first Test, also for a duck. He further dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, and Mominul Haque in quick succession, leaving Bangladesh at 12 for 5. He returned later to dismiss the last man, Shoriful Islam.
With his six wickets, Starc became the highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship history. He now has 230 wickets from 56 matches at an average of 24.50. He surpassed his Australian teammates Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, who have 225 wickets each. No other bowler has reached 200 wickets in the WTC era.
Starc also completed 50 wickets in the ongoing 2025-27 WTC cycle. He now has 54 wickets from 10 matches. He also moved past South Africa’s Dale Steyn on the all-time Test wicket-takers list. He now sits at number 10 with 441 wickets.
Mitchell Starc Tears Through Bangladesh as Australia Bowl Them Out for 64
Australia bounced back from their nine-wicket defeat in the first Test by bowling Bangladesh out for just 64 on the first day of the second Test in Mackay.
Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact after Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. He finished with figures of 6 for 12. He took five wickets in the first 45 minutes as Bangladesh slipped to 12 for 5.
Starc struck with the first ball of the match, dismissing Shadman Islam. It was the fourth time he has taken a wicket with the first ball of a Test innings. In his next over, he dismissed Tanzid Hasan, who had scored a century in the first Test but registered his second consecutive duck.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was trapped lbw with the very next ball. Starc missed out on a hat-trick, but Mominul Haque soon became his fourth wicket. His fifth wicket came in his next over when Litton Das was given out lbw for a duck.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 64, their fourth-lowest total in Tests. Josh Hazlewood also contributed with three wickets. Bangladesh reached lunch at 35 for 6 and were dismissed shortly after.
How Mitchell Starc Destroyed Bangladesh’s Top Order
Mitchell Starc ran riot on the opening morning of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. He took five wickets in just 22 balls.
The Wickets
0.1: Starc struck with the first ball of the match. Shadman Islam was caught in the gully by Cameron Green.
2.1: Tanzid Hasan edged the ball straight to third slip. Beau Webster took the catch at waist height.
2.2: Najmul Hossain Shanto was given out lbw. The review showed the ball was clipping the leg stump, and it remained the umpire’s call.
4.5: Mominul Haque steered the ball into the gully. Green dived low to take a clean catch.
6.4: Litton Das was given not out lbw, but Australia reviewed it. Ball tracking showed three reds, and the decision was overturned.
Starc finished the innings with figures of 6 for 12, bowling Bangladesh out for just 64. He also added to his list of wickets off the first ball of a Test innings. He now has 441 Test wickets, moving past Dale Steyn on the all-time list.
FAQs
Q. Who became the highest wicket-taker in WTC history?
A. Mitchell Starc became the highest wicket-taker in WTC history.
Q. How many WTC wickets does Mitchell Starc have?
A. Starc has taken 230 wickets in 56 WTC matches.
Q. How quickly did Starc take five wickets?
A. Starc took five wickets in just 22 balls.
Q. Who previously held the WTC wicket record?
A. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins previously led with 225 wickets each.
Q. How many Test wickets does Starc have now?
A. Starc has taken 441 Test wickets.
Q. How many wickets did Josh Hazlewood take?
A. Hazlewood took three wickets in the innings.
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