Mitchell Starc becomes highest wicket-taker in WTC history: Stats
What's the story
Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace pacer, wreaked havoc on Bangladesh's batting line-up in the second Test match in Mackay. He took a five-wicket haul in just 22 balls, leaving the visitors reeling. Starc went on to dismiss six batters as the Tigers posted their fourth-lowest ever all-out total in Tests (64/10). En route to his spell, Starc also became the highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship history. Here are further details.
Match details
Starc sends Bangladesh top-order packing
Starc started his demolition job with the first ball of the match, sending Shadman Islam back for a duck.
Tanzid Hasan, who had scored a century in Bangladesh's historic win over Australia in Darwin, was next to go without scoring.
He further dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das and Mominul Haque in quick succession, leaving Bangladesh at 12/5.
Starc returned to dismiss last man Shoriful Islam, as Bangladesh posted a paltry 64/10.
Record feat
Another record for Starc
Starc's 10 overs resulted in 12 runs, six wickets, and as many maidens.
His spell is now among the fastest five-wicket hauls in Test history. He took just 22 balls to take his first five wickets.
This isn't the first time Starc has made such a record; he already holds the record for the fastest five-wicket haul in Tests, having taken just 15 balls against West Indies in 2025.
WTC
Starc goes past Cummins, Lyon
With his heroics in Mackay, Starc has taken his WTC tally to 230 wickets from 56 matches at an average of 24.50, as per Cricinfo.
This includes eight fifers and 10 four-fers.
Starc surpassed his Aussie teammates Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, who own 225 wickets apiece.
No other bowler has touched the 200-wicket mark in the WTC era.
Information
Most wickets in current cycle
During his spell, Starc completed 50 wickets in the ongoing 2025-27 WTC cycle, taking his tally to 54 wickets from 10 matches at a stellar average of 17.51 (5W: 4). England's Josh Tongue (53) is the only other to claim 50-plus wickets in this cycle.
Milestone achievement
Starc becomes 10th highest wicket-taker in Tests
Starc's fifth wicket took him past South African great Dale Steyn (439) on the list of all-time Test wicket-takers.
The Australian now sits at number 10 among the highest wicket-takers in the format's history.
The left-arm pacer has now taken his tally to 441 scalps in 107 matches at an impressive average of 26.27.
The one in Mackay was his 19th Test five-wicket haul. He also owns 20 four-fers and three match hauls of 10 wickets.