Mitchell Starc scripts history, shatters Mohammed Shami's record to become first player to taste this glory

Mitchell Starc-inspired Australia staged a remarkable comeback despite being bowled out for 212 against South Africa on Day 1 of the WTC 2023-2025 final

Australia's pace attack put South Africa under immense pressure from the outset, leaving them struggling at 43/4 by the end of the first day's play. Mitchell Starc ignited the innings with a fiery spell, dismissing both Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton. The pressure continued as Pat Cummins claimed the wicket of Wiaan Mulder, and Josh Hazlewood's skillful bowling outfoxed Tristan Stubbs.

Australia boast an impressive record in ICC tournaments, and Mitchell Starc has consistently been a driving force behind their success. This fearsome fast bowler has a knack for delivering his finest performances on the biggest stages, often placing Australia in a dominant position to secure victory. The dismissal of Rickelton was particularly significant for Starc, as it allowed him to achieve a landmark record in ICC events.

Mitchell Starc has now etched his name in ICC history by becoming the bowler with the most wickets taken in ICC finals. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Mohammed Shami, who accumulated 10 wickets across six innings. Starc's performance in the WTC final allowed him to move ahead of Shami in this prestigious ranking.

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In the 2015 ODI World Cup final against New Zealand, Mitchell Starc claimed two wickets. He then followed this up with a four-wicket haul in the 2023 WTC final against India. In the subsequent ODI World Cup final in 2023, also against India, he picked up three wickets before adding two more to his tally in the current WTC final.