Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Starc Aims for Record in Ashes Finale
Mitchell Starc, a fast bowler for Australia, is very close to making history.
He needs just six more wickets to become the bowler with the most wickets among left-arm bowlers in Test cricket.
Currently, he has 428 wickets, and the record is 433, held by a former Sri Lankan bowler named Rangana Herath.
Starc has been doing really well in the current Ashes series against England, taking 26 wickets so far.
He is known for his speed and skill, and many people think he might win the award for the best player in the series.
The final match of the Ashes is happening in Sydney, and everyone is excited to see if Starc can break the record.
Mitchell Starc needs six more wickets to surpass Rangana Herath as the top left-arm wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Starc has taken 26 wickets in the current Ashes series at an average of 17.42.
He has a total of 428 wickets in 104 Test matches with a career average of 26.43.
Starc is considered a strong contender for the man of the series award.
The final Ashes Test will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026.
- Who
- Mitchell Starc, Australian cricket team
- What
- Mitchell Starc is six wickets away from becoming the top left-arm wicket-taker in Test cricket
- When
- Ahead of the fifth Ashes Test on January 4, 2026
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
- Why
- To achieve the record of most wickets by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket
- Mitchell Starc's Current Wickets
- 428
- Wickets Needed for Record
- 6
- Current Series Wickets
- 26
- Series Average
- 17.42
- Record Holder
- Rangana Herath (433 wickets)
- Starc's Career Average
- 26.43
- Ashes Tests Played
- 26
- Ashes Wickets
- 123
- Venue
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- Match Date
- January 4, 2026
Sources
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