Mitchell Starc surpasses Pat Cummins, takes 3rd place on this list with 6 for 9 vs WI

July 15, 2025

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Mitchell Starc scripted history with fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket history.

Starc scripts history

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Mitchell Starc completed his five-wicket haul from just 15 balls at Sabina Park against West Indies. 

Starc's lightning quick fifer

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Mitchell Starc's fiery spell helped Australia bundle out West Indies for 27, 2nd lowest score in Test cricket history. 

West Indies 27 all out

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Mitchell Starc also surpassed his captain Pat Cummins on list of best bowling figures in pink-ball Tests. 

Starc leaves Cummins behind

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Here are the top 5 bowling figures in the history of pink-ball Test cricket -

The pink ball magicians

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5. New Zealand's Trent Boult took 6 wickets for 32 runs against England in March 2018.

Trent Boult 

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4. Australia skipper Pat Cummins claimed 6 wickets for 23 runs against Sri Lanka in 2019.

Pat Cummins

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3. With 6 wickets for just 9 runs against West Indies, Australia's experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has entered the list.

Mitchell Starc

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2. West Indies' Shamar Joseph claimed 7 wickets for 68 runs against Australia at The Gabba in 2024.

Shamar Joseph

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1. West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo took 8 wickets for 49 runs against Pakistan in 2016.

Devendra Bishoo

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