Mitchell Starc Creates History, Becomes WTC’s Top Wicket-Taker

Mitchell Starc took six wickets against Bangladesh in the Mackay Test and became the highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship history

Mitchell Starc:Creates WTC Record During His Stunning Spell Against Bangladesh at Mackay Test.Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc delivered an outstanding spell for his team during the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh held at Mackay on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Mitchell Starc was at his best in that match, taking down six wickets for just 12 runs during an innings in which he destroyed the Bangladeshi batting order with his deadly bowling.His efforts not only helped Australia take charge of the match but also helped him create a WTC record. Mitchell Starc went on top of the list of the highest wicket takers in World Test Championship history. Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first, with the move paying off instantly when Starc got the Bangladeshi opener Shadman Islam out in the first ball of the innings.

Starc Takes Five Wickets Within 22 Deliveries in the Mackay Test

The outstanding moment in the Mackay Test is that Starc took an incredible five wickets. In order to take his five wickets, he required only 22 balls.Starc's five wicket haul comprised the dismissals of Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque and Litton Das. In less than seven overs, Starc took five wickets and Bangladesh became under pressure as they were struggling with 12 for five.Afterwards, Starc managed to dismiss Shoriful Islam and took 6/12 in just 10 overs with six maidens.This is not the first time when Mitchell Starc has produced match-winning performances with the new ball.

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Starc Takes The Number One Position As Top Wicket Taker In WTC

As a result of taking six wickets, Mitchell Starc became the first player in the World Test Championship to claim 230 wickets and thus occupy the top position in terms of all-time wicket-taking record in the tournament. Starc passed Australian Nathan Lyon, who was one of the best wicket takers in the WTC before Starc.This recent achievement marks yet another landmark in the career of the international cricketer. It should be noted that the performance took place when Australia lost their opening match by nine wickets to Bangladesh in Darwin.

Starc Also Makes it Into The Exclusive List Of Test Cricketers

While talking about the star performer's performance in Mackay, his WTC success was not the only thing that got him into the spotlight. The star also surpassed the total number of wickets taken by the famous South African fast bowler Dale Steyn in Test cricket history.Starc came into the game with a tally of 433 Test wickets and ended up taking more than 439 Test wickets during the destructive spell. He finally took his total tally to 440 Test wickets and made himself the tenth best wicket-taker in Test cricket history.Starc still holds the record of the fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He took the record in 2025 while playing against West Indies. He took the five-wicket haul in just 15 deliveries.

Bangladesh All Out for 64

It did not take long for the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh to become a nightmare for the latter. Bangladesh was dismissed for just 64 runs in their first innings since they were unable to cope with Australia's pace bowling.Shoriful Islam was the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh with 14 runs, whereas many of Bangladesh's top-order batsmen could not even reach double digits. Bangladesh's first innings took only 34 overs.The pace bowling attack of Australia was headed by Starc, who picked up six wickets, while Cummins contributed with three wickets in support of his captain. Josh Hazlewood bagged one wicket.Bangladesh's 64 runs were their fourth lowest in Tests. Bangladesh managed to add runs to their total in the lower order and avoided their fourth lowest Test total of 43 by scoring 39 for nine.

Australia Eyeing a Comeback in the Series

The series between Australia and Bangladesh had gotten off to an unexpected start with Bangladesh defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin. The defeat posed immense pressure on the Australia side before the second Test.The outstanding performance of Starc in Mackay was just what Australia needed. Starc’s six-wicket return destroyed the Bangladesh batting lineup and gave a great advantage to Australia in the opening stages of the match.But, for Starc, the Test match in Mackay would not be remembered only for the comeback of Australia. Starc’s record of 6/12, taking five wickets in 22 balls and his position as the top wicket-taker in the World Test Championship make him a name to remember in the Test cricket arena.