Mitchell Starc created history in the ICC Final by breaking Mohammed Shami’s record for the most wickets in a single ICC tournament. Starc’s amazing performance helped his team and made him the top bowler of the tournament.
Starc Becomes King of ICC Finals
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made cricket history by breaking Mohammed Shami’s record for the most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Mitchell reached this milestone during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 11.
A Tough Start for Australia with the Bat
Australia batted first in the match but could only score 212 runs. South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was in top form, taking five wickets and troubling the Australian batting line-up.
Despite the pressure, Steve Smith (66 runs) and Beau Webster (72 runs) helped Australia reach a respectable total. However, the real hero was yet to shine with the ball.
Starc’s Magical Spell Breaks Shami’s Record
When South Africa came in to bat, Mitchell quickly made an impact. He dismissed Aiden Markram for a duck in the first over. By the end of the day, he had 2 wickets for just 10 runs in 7 overs.
With these wickets, Starc now holds the record for the most wickets in ICC finals, going past India’s Mohammed Shami, who had 10 wickets in 4 finals. Mitchell now has 11 wickets in 5 ICC finals.
His past ICC finals performance includes:
- 2 wickets in 2015 ODI World Cup Final
- 4 wickets in 2023 WTC Final
- 3 wickets in 2023 ODI World Cup Final
Top 5 Bowlers – Most Wickets in ICC Finals
| Player | Wickets | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 11 | 6 |
| Mohammed Shami | 10 | 6 |
| Trent Boult | 8 | 5 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 8 | 10 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 8 | 3 |
South Africa in Trouble
South Africa had a rough start to their innings. They were 43 for 4 wickets by the end of the day. None of their batsmen scored over 20 runs.
- Mitchell Starc took 2 wickets
- Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood took 1 wicket each
South Africa now trail by 169 runs, and Australia is in a strong position.
Final Note
Starc’s outstanding bowling not only set a new record but also gave Australia a strong advantage in the WTC Final. His consistent performance in big matches proves why he is one of the greatest fast bowlers of this era.