Mitchell Starc sets left-arm wicket record in Australia-Bangladesh Test
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history during Australia's opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on August 13, 2026. Starc reached his 434th wicket by dismissing Shadman Islam, surpassing Rangana Herath's record. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud had a standout performance, taking six wickets and bowling Australia out for 198 runs. Starc is now just six wickets shy of entering the all-time top 10 wicket-takers in Tests, currently held by Dale Steyn. The match showcased exceptional bowling from both teams, with Australia relying on a resilient 71 from Steve Smith amidst continual pressure from Bangladesh's seamers.
- •Starc claims 434 Test wickets, breaking Herath's left-arm record.
- •Hasan Mahmud leads Bangladesh with 6-55, bowling Australia out for 198.
- •Steve Smith top scores for Australia with 71 runs.
- •Starc needs six more wickets to enter the all-time top 10.
- •Match ongoing; Bangladesh has started their first innings.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev as Australia face Bangladesh nightmare in Darwin
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc scripts history, breaks all-time left-arm Test record
"In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc outstripped Kapil Dev's wicket tally during the opening Test against Bangladesh, now boasting 435 Test wickets, positioning him eleventh on the all-time list. Meanwhile, Tanzid Hasan Tamim made history by scoring his first Test century in Australia. As the second day concluded, Bangladesh enjoyed a 150-run advantage, placing Australia in a tough spot to stay competitive in the series.
"In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history as the most successful left-arm bowler. He claimed his 434th Test wicket, overtaking Rangana Herath, while equaling Kapil Dev’s tally in fewer matches. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud proved a formidable challenge, snatching an impressive six wickets and leading his team to bowl Australia out for 198 runs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:09 PMMitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev as Australia face Bangladesh nightmare in Darwin
In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc outstripped Kapil Dev's wicket tally during the opening Test against Bangladesh, now boasting 435 Test wickets, positioning him eleventh on the all-time list. Meanwhile, Tanzid Hasan Tamim made history by scoring his first Test century in Australia. As the second day concluded, Bangladesh enjoyed a 150-run advantage, placing Australia in a tough spot to stay competitive in the series.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:03 PMMitchell Starc scripts history, breaks all-time left-arm Test record
In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history as the most successful left-arm bowler. He claimed his 434th Test wicket, overtaking Rangana Herath, while equaling Kapil Dev’s tally in fewer matches. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud proved a formidable challenge, snatching an impressive six wickets and leading his team to bowl Australia out for 198 runs.
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