Decoding Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket match hauls in Test cricket
What's the story
Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performance helped Australia secure a crushing innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay on August 23. The win not only marked a stunning comeback from their previous defeat but also leveled the two-match series at 1-1. Starc was instrumental in the win, taking four wickets in Bangladesh's second innings to finish with match figures of 10/51. We decode his 10-wicket match hauls for the Aussies.
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10/51 vs Bangladesh, Mackay
Starc was superb in the 1st innings, picking up 6/12 from 10 overs. He bowled six maidens as Bangladesh perished for a score of 64.
Australia then responded with 210 on the board.
In the match's 3rd innings, Starc was once again the best bowler. He clocked 4/39 from 10 overs (3 maidens) as the visitors perished for 95.
Starc ended with match figures worth 10/51. He has amassed 445 wickets from 107 matches at 26.12 (4w: 21, 5w: 19).
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10/113 vs England, Perth
Australia and England squared up for Ashes 2025-26 series Down Under.
As per Cricinfo, the 1st match of the series in Perth saw Australia win by 8 wickets.
Starc clocked 7/58 in the 1st innings as England perished for 172. Starc became the first left-arm pacer to complete 100 wickets in Ashes history.
Australia managed 132 in the 2nd innings before bowling out England for 164. Starc picked a three-fer (3/55).
Australia (205/2) went on to get the job done.
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10/100 versus Sri Lanka, Canberra
In the 2nd match of Sri Lanka's tour of Australia back in 2019, Starc picked match figures of 10/100 as the hosts won by a staggering 366 runs.
Australia managed 534/5d in the 1st innings. It was Starc's 5/54 next which saw SL fall for 215 in 68.3 overs.
Australia managed 196/3d next and set the visitors a daunting target.
In the 4th innings, the Lankans perished for 149 in 51 overs.
Starc shone with 5/46 from 18 overs.
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11/94 vs Sri Lanka, Galle
Starc's maiden 10-wicket haul in a match came in 2016 versus Sri Lanka cricket team at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
It was the 2nd match of the series. Despite Starc's brilliance, the Aussies lost the match by 229 runs.
SL scored 281 in the 1st innings with Starc managing 5/44 from 16.1 overs.
Australia perished for 106 in response. Starc once again led the way with 6/50 from 12.3 overs as SL scored 237.
While chasing Australia perished for 183.