Mitchell Starc creates history in WTC final, surpasses Muttiah Muralitharan to reach this milestone

June 15, 2025 Credit: Getty

South Africa beat Australia

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South Africa first ICC win after 27 years

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Starc's unique record

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Starc surpasses Muttiah Muralitharan

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Most wickets in ICC finals

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Starc

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Muttiah Muralitharan

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Glenn McGrath

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Mohammed Shami

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Starc WTC performance

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