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Starc Equals Left-Arm Wicket Record
8 Jan
Summary
- Mitchell Starc equalled Rangana Herath's 433 Test wickets record.
- Starc achieved this milestone during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
- Starc took 30 wickets in the 2025-26 Ashes series.
Mitchell Starc has etched his name in the record books, equalling the tally of 433 Test wickets held by former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath. This significant achievement for the Australian left-arm pacer occurred on January 8, 2026, during the fifth day of the final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Starc's 433rd wicket came in England's second innings when Josh Tongue was caught by Marnus Labuschagne. Earlier in the innings, Starc had also dismissed Jacob Bethell, marking his 30th wicket of the 2025-26 Ashes series. England set Australia a target of 160 runs to win the match.
Starc finished the second innings with figures of 3/72, supported by Beau Webster's three wickets and two from Scott Boland. The series concluded with Australia winning the match and the series, although the exact final scoreline for the series was not explicitly stated beyond the context of this match's outcome.
