Mitchell Starc Creates History In Ashes 2025-26

Mitchell Starc Creates History: The first Test match of the 2025-26 Ashes series played between Australia and England, taking place at Perth Stadium, has turned into a fast bowler’s paradise. The first day of cricket saw 19 wickets fall, and the pattern has continued into the second day of play as pace and accuracy has characterized this match thus far.

Mitchell Starc Reaches a Major Milestone With Joe Root’s Wicket

Mitchell Starc got rid of Joe Root on the second day of the Perth Test during England’s second innings, a wicket of immense historic value. The dismissal meant Starc became the third bowler overall to take 200-plus wickets in the WTC, after fellow Australians Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins. This is a defining chapter in the illustrious career of Starc.

Mitchell Starc Completes 200 WTC Wickets

Not many bowlers have dominated with consistency since the launch of the World Test Championship; Mitchell Starc has been one of the standouts. Before the Perth Test got underway, Starc had already taken 191 WTC wickets.

He bowled a fantastic spell in the first innings of this match, taking seven wickets. The wicket of Root in the second innings took his overall tally to 200 wickets, making Starc the third bowler in WTC history to do so.

This feat has been achieved in a mere 50 WTC matches.

Mitchell Starc has now gone past the 200-wicket mark across 50 WTC matches-amazing strike rate that reflects his consistency and winning ability. In Perth, he also had the prized wicket of Ben Stokes to his accolades.

Starc also became the third left-arm fast bowler in Ashes history to claim 10 or more wickets in a single match. While this is the first time he has managed a 10-wicket haul in WTC cricket, this is the third instance in his entire career that he has achieved this rare feat.