Mitchell Starc Breaks Mohammed Shami’s ICC Final Record at Lord’s
It’s a big day for Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, and unfortunately, not-so-great news for Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami. As cricket fans around the world have their eyes glued to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final between Australia and South Africa at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, a new record has just been etched into the history books—one that comes at Shami’s expense.
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Yes, you heard that right. Mitchell Starc has now overtaken Mohammed Shami to become the highest wicket-taker in the finals of ICC tournaments. Starc achieved this feat with style and precision on the very first day of the WTC final. He struck early, dismissing South Africa’s Aiden Markram for a duck and Ryan Rickelton for 16 runs, wrapping up the day with brilliant figures of 2 for 10. With these two scalps, Starc has taken his tally to 11 wickets in five ICC finals , surpassing Shami’s previous record of 10 wickets in four finals .
This isn’t just a statistic—it speaks volumes about Starc’s ability to rise to the occasion when the pressure is sky-high. Performing in a final is never easy, and consistently doing it across multiple ICC tournaments is a rare skill. It’s the kind of clutch performance that defines careers, and Starc is showing us once again why he's considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of his generation.
For Shami, it’s a double blow. Not only is he absent from India’s squad for the England tour , but now one of his most prestigious individual records has been toppled. Shami, who had set the benchmark with his lethal spells in previous finals, now sees his name slip to second on this elite list. While this might be disappointing news for Indian fans, there’s no denying that records are meant to be broken—and Starc has earned this one fair and square.
This moment is a testament to Starc’s hunger, longevity, and unshakable presence in big-match situations. And while Shami's legacy remains intact, Starc’s name has just taken a giant leap forward in the annals of ICC history.
So as the WTC Final continues to unfold, one storyline is already complete—Mitchell Starc has rewritten the record books at Lord’s, and cricket fans everywhere are taking notice.
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