Mitchell Starc Breaks World Record for Fastest 450 Test Wickets: Australian pace legend Mitchell Starc has created history in Test cricket. He has set a world record by reaching 450 Test wickets in the fewest number of deliveries—a feat that will be extremely difficult to surpass. This historic achievement by Starc took place during the first Test match against South Africa in Gqeberha.
Known for his lethal swing and pace, Starc has achieved a remarkable milestone not only with the ball but also through his contributions with the bat.
Day 3 Action After Rain Delay: Starc Strikes Early in Gqeberha Test
The first two days of the opening Test against South Africa were washed out due to rain, allowing for very little play. However, the weather improved on the third day, and the match resumed. Shortly after play began, Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets with his sharp bowling, bringing his total tally to 450 Test wickets.
World Record for Fastest 450 Test Wickets: Starc Surpasses Glenn McGrath
Mitchell Starc has become the fastest bowler in Test history to reach 450 wickets in terms of deliveries bowled:
- Fastest to 450 Test Wickets: Starc reached the 450-wicket mark in just 20,577 deliveries.
- Broke Glenn McGrath’s Record: Previously, this record was held by fellow Australian legend Glenn McGrath, who reached the milestone in 23,474 deliveries.
- Outstanding Strike Rate: In Test cricket, Starc claims a wicket, on average, every 45 deliveries.
All other bowlers who have taken more than 450 wickets have had to bowl, on average, more than 50 deliveries per wicket.
4th Australian and 10th Bowler Globally to Reach 450 Test Wickets
Starc has become the fourth Australian and the 10th bowler globally to reach the milestone of 450 Test wickets.
Starc has achieved this feat in 109 Test matches so far, maintaining an impressive average of 26.
Most Test Wickets for Australia:
- Shane Warne: 708 Wickets
- Nathan Lyon: 573 Wickets
- Glenn McGrath: 563 Wickets
- Mitchell Starc: 450+ Wickets
Notably, Starc is currently the only active bowler in the world with more than 400 wickets to his name in Test cricket.
All-Round Brilliance: Joins Elite Test Club of 450 Wickets and 2500+ Runs
Mitchell Starc has made significant contributions to his team not only with the ball but also with the bat.
- Total Runs: Starc has scored 2,504 runs in Test cricket, including 13 half-centuries.
- Highest Score: His highest score is 99 runs, achieved against India in 2013.
Elite All-Rounders Club (450+ Wickets & 2500+ Runs in Test History):
Starc has become the fourth player in the history of Test cricket to have taken over 450 wickets and scored more than 2,500 runs. Before him, this feat had been achieved only by:
- Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
- Anil Kumble (India)
- Stuart Broad (England)
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