Australia’s premier fast bowler Mitchell Starc is on the brink of another remarkable achievement in Test cricket. The left-arm pacer will have the chance to equal Kapil Dev’s long-standing Test wicket tally when Australia take on Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting on August 13 in Darwin.
Starc has been one of Australia’s most dependable match-winners for more than a decade, and another landmark now awaits him.
Why is Bangladesh Test series special for Mitchell Starc?
The upcoming Test series against Bangladesh could be a memorable one for Starc. The Australian speedster currently has 433 wickets in 105 Test matches and needs just one more wicket to equal Indian legend Kapil Dev’s tally of 434 Test wickets.
If Starc enjoys a successful series and picks up seven wickets, he will also move past South African great Dale Steyn, who finished his career with 439 Test wickets.
How close is Starc to all-time Test wicket list?
Here is how the leading wicket-takers compare:
| Player | Country | Test Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Warne | Australia | 708 |
| Nathan Lyon | Australia | 567 |
| Glenn McGrath | Australia | 563 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 439 |
| Kapil Dev | India | 434 |
| Mitchell Starc* | Australia | 433 |
Starc has been Australia’s bowling mainstay since 2011
Mitchell Starc made his Test debut in 2011 and has since established himself as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation.
His ability to swing the new ball at high pace and deliver deadly yorkers with the old ball has made him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. Over the years, Starc has played a key role in Australia’s success across all formats.
Only 3 Australian legends are ahead of him
Among Australian bowlers, Starc is already the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Only three legendary names are ahead of him:
- Shane Warne: 708 wickets
- Nathan Lyon: 567 wickets
- Glenn McGrath: 563 wickets
His consistency and longevity have helped him join an elite list of Australian greats.
Starc is in outstanding form
The experienced left-arm pacer enters the Bangladesh series in excellent rhythm. In the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Starc has taken 46 wickets in just eight Tests, making him one of the leading wicket-takers in the competition.
His recent performances underline that he remains one of the biggest threats with the ball despite being 36 years old.
What can fans expect?
Australia will begin the two-Test series against Bangladesh on August 13, with Starc needing only one wicket to draw level with Kapil Dev.
If he continues his impressive form, he could also overtake Dale Steyn before the series ends. With multiple milestones within reach, all eyes will be on Mitchell Starc as he looks to add another memorable chapter to his outstanding Test career.