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Mitchell Starc added another feather to his cap

Australia’s star pacer Mitchell Starc achieved another feat on day 1 of the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at the Lord’s.

Mitchell Starc is the highest wicket taker in ICC tournament Final

Mitchell Starc has become the highest wicket taker in ICC tournament Final. The left-arm quick bowler is playing his fifth ICC Final and he has now taken 11 wickets in the match decider. Starc reached the milestone in style, striking early in South Africa’s second innings by dismissing Aiden Markram for a duck. He then sent Ryan Rickelton back for 16, finishing Day 1 with impressive figures of 2 for 10 in a fiery spell.

Mitchell Starc has surpassed Mohammad Shami

Mitchell Starc surpassed India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami, who had taken 10 wickets in four such finals.

Mitchell Starc is the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC tournament

Mitchell Starc also climbed to the joint second spot on the list of highest wicket-takers in ICC knockout matches, sharing the position with Australian legend Glenn McGrath and India’s Mohammed Shami each with 22 wickets. The top spot remains with former Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who leads with 23 wickets.

Starc helped Australia to a strong position

Starc’s impactful spell helped Australia gain the upper hand, leaving South Africa struggling at 43/4 by stumps. Still trailing by 169 runs, the Proteas face a tough challenge on Day 2, with Starc likely to keep the pressure on with the pitch offering plenty of assistance.

Australia’s batting collapased at 212 in their first innings

Australia were earlier dismissed for 212 in their first innings, with Kagiso Rabada spearheading South Africa’s attack with a five-wicket haul. However, Starc’s early strikes helped Australia regain momentum by the end of the day.