Mitchell Starc Completes 450 Test Wickets, Becomes 10th Bowler to Achieve Feat
The 36-year-old left-arm quick dismissed South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder with a sharp delivery to reach the landmark, becoming only the 10th bowler in Test cricket history and the fourth Australian to surpass the 450-wicket milestone.
Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has entered the history books by claiming his 450th Test wicket during Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park. The 36-year-old left-arm quick dismissed South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder with a sharp delivery to reach the landmark, becoming only the 10th bowler in Test cricket history—and the fourth Australian—to surpass the 450-wicket milestone. Gqeberha Weather Live: Get Rain Chance Updates for South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test 2026.
Mitchell Starc Scales New Heights
Mitchell Starc Completes 450 Test Wickets
Starc’s historic dismissal arrived during an abbreviated, rain-affected second day in Gqeberha, where Australia's pace attack wreaked havoc on the home side's batting line-up. Partnering Scott Boland, who took 4 for 31, Starc extracted steep bounce from the surface to have Mulder caught behind, triggering celebrations among the Australian camp.
The wicket firmly consolidated Australia's commanding position in the match, reducing South Africa to 97 for 5 by stumps, while cementing Starc's position among the sport's all-time greats.
A Rare Feat for Fast Bowlers
Reaching 450 wickets places Starc in rarified territory. Among Australian bowlers, only Shane Warne (708), Glenn McGrath (563), and active teammate Nathan Lyon (573) sit above him on the national list. South Africa vs Australia Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 2nd Test 2026, Day 3.
Globally, Starc becomes just the first left-arm bowler to reach the landmark, having already surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram (414) and Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath (433). His career strike rate hovering around 47 deliveries per wicket remains among the sharpest of any fast bowler with more than 400 Test scalps to their name.
Since making his debut against New Zealand in December 2011, Starc has evolved into the cornerstone of Australia's red-ball and pink-ball attacks. After crossing the 400-wicket mark in his 100th Test match against the West Indies in July 2025, the veteran quick needed just nine further appearances to collect the remaining 50 dismissals. With Australia holding a 1–0 lead in the three-match series, Starc’s milestone day places the visitors in prime position to push for a series victory over the Proteas.
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