# Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm Test bowler

2026-08-13T11:07:15+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket history on Thursday, surpassing Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath. The Australia pacer claimed his 434th wicket by dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam on day one of the first Test in Darwin. Starc, playing his 106th Test, is now level with former India captain Kapil Dev on 434 wickets and needs six more to surpass Dale Steyn for a place in the top 10. Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud earlier ran through Australia's batting, taking 6 for 55, the best figures by a Bangladeshi against Australia, as the hosts were bowled out for 198, their lowest total against Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets. Starc's milestone was the high point on an otherwise bleak day for Australia on the field.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/darwin-test-434-wickets-mitchell-starc-becomes-most-successful-left-arm-bowler-in-test-history/20260813.htm>
- zeenews.india.com <https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/mitchell-starc-poetically-becomes-leading-wicket-taker-among-left-arm-bowlers-on-international-left-handers-day-vs-bangladesh-3066221.html>
- assamtribune.com <https://assamtribune.com/sports/starc-overtakes-herath-to-become-leading-left-arm-bowler-in-tests-1615613>

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