Mitchell Starc Breaks Akram’s Record for most wickets by a left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history, a stunning achievement achieved during the ongoing Ashes series against England. The Australian spearhead surpassed legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram’s long-standing tally of 414 wickets on day one of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, etching his name into the annals of Test match greatness. Starc, who is in devastating form, needed just three scalps to claim the record and reached the monumental 415-wicket mark by dismissing England’s Harry Brook, achieving the feat in just his 102nd Test match—two fewer than Akram.
This Mitchell Starc Breaks Akram’s Record milestone, celebrated globally, not only highlights the 35-year-old’s consistency and enduring quality but also solidifies his reputation as one of the game’s most dominant modern fast bowlers. His record-breaking performance—which included a fearsome early spell that accounted for Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope—helped Australia seize the initiative in the crucial Ashes encounter. Akram himself offered a classy tribute, calling Starc “Super Starc” and noting that it was “only a matter of time” before his record fell.
Why Mitchell Starc Breaks Akram’s Record Matters to Fans
For cricket fans worldwide, witnessing Mitchell Starc Breaks Akram’s Record is a special moment that transcends the Ashes rivalry. Wasim Akram was the benchmark for left-arm pace bowling for decades, making this achievement a powerful statement about Starc’s exceptional skill, speed, and fitness in the longest format. The record underscores Starc’s particular brilliance with the pink ball, where he boasts an incredible 84 wickets in day-night Tests—more than any other bowler globally—confirming his status as the most lethal operator under lights. Fans can expect Starc to continue climbing the all-time Test wicket charts, with other legends like Harbhajan Singh and Shaun Pollock now firmly in his sights.
Mitchell Starc achieved this record on Thursday, December 4, 2025, during the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, Brisbane
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