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Mitchell Starc Creates History: Breaks Mohammed Shami’s Record for Most Wickets in ICC Finals
Starc Leads from the Front in WTC Final as Australia Dominates Day 1 at Lord’s
Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has once again proven his status as one of the greatest bowlers in world cricket by breaking Mohammed Shami’s record for most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Starc accomplished the milestone during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final between Australia and South Africa, held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 11, 2025.
Australia Fight Back After Low First-Innings Total
Despite being bowled out for 212 runs, Australia managed to seize control by the end of Day 1, largely due to Starc’s fiery spell and support from the rest of the pace unit.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada dominated the Australian batting order with a remarkable five-wicket haul, supported by Marco Jansen, who chipped in with three wickets. However, Steve Smith (66) and Beau Webster (72) helped Australia recover from early blows, ensuring they posted a fighting total on a bowling-friendly wicket.
Mitchell Starc’s Historic Milestone in ICC Finals
Starc Surpasses Shami with Clinical Performance
Mitchell Starc set the tone with the ball in South Africa’s first innings, dismissing Aiden Markram for a duck in just the first over. He finished Day 1 with figures of 2 for 10 in 7 overs, overtaking Mohammed Shami’s tally of 10 wickets in ICC finals.
Starc’s current ICC finals record stands at:
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11 wickets in 6 innings, across five major tournament finals.
This includes:
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2 wickets in the 2015 ICC ODI World Cup Final
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4 wickets in the WTC 2023 Final
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3 wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023 Final
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2 wickets (so far) in the WTC 2025 Final
Top 5 Bowlers with Most Wickets in ICC Finals
| Player | Wickets | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 11 | 6 |
| Mohammed Shami | 10 | 6 |
| Trent Boult | 8 | 5 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 8 | 10 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 8 | 3 |
Explore more ICC finals stats here
Australia’s Pace Attack Rattles South Africa
By the end of Day 1, South Africa were reeling at 43/4, trailing by 169 runs, as Australia’s elite fast bowling trio unleashed relentless pressure. Along with Starc’s two wickets, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins picked up a wicket each.
None of the South African batters managed to reach the 20-run mark, underscoring Australia’s bowling dominance. This strong bowling performance has firmly swung the momentum in favor of the Aussies as the match heads into Day 2.
For more on Starc’s past performances, check out our analysis of Australia’s WTC 2023 final triumph.
Starc’s Dominance in the WTC 2023–25 Cycle
With his recent haul, Starc also improved his position in the World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle, climbing to 74 wickets, making him one of the most influential bowlers of the ongoing WTC period.
