Mitchell Starc Nears 250 ODI Wickets Milestone Ahead of Sydney Clash
Mitchell Starc is on the verge of yet another remarkable achievement in his already stellar career. As Australia prepares to face India in the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Starc stands just three wickets away from reaching the incredible mark of 250 ODI wickets . If he manages to pull it off, he’ll become only the fourth Australian bowler ever to reach that milestone — joining the legendary trio of Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, and Shane Warne .
Now, although the series has already been sealed by Australia with a 2–0 lead, this upcoming game at the iconic SCG still carries an exciting subplot — and Starc’s pursuit of the 250 mark is right at the center of it. So far in the series, Starc has been in solid form, claiming three wickets across the first two matches at an average of 28.00, with best figures of 2 for 62. Those numbers might not sound overly dramatic, but when it comes to big-match temperament, few bowlers deliver quite like him.
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Currently, Starc sits as Australia’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, with 247 wickets at an average of 26.75 . What’s truly impressive is the manner in which those wickets have come — often through destructive spells that dismantle batting orders. He’s bagged 12 four-wicket hauls and nine five-wicket hauls in his ODI career, and his best-ever figures remain a stunning 6 for 28 .
If he gets those three wickets on Saturday, Starc will etch his name even deeper into the history books. For context, McGrath and Lee both finished with 380 ODI wickets, while Warne retired with 291. Not a bad group to be part of, right?
Starc’s record against India is particularly noteworthy too. Across all formats, he has taken 106 wickets in 49 matches against them, averaging 33.94. In ODIs alone, he’s managed 33 wickets in 21 games , including two five-wicket hauls, with his best figures — 6 for 43 — coming against the same opposition. So, if there’s any team that knows how dangerous he can be, it’s definitely India.
As Australia heads into this final ODI, with captain Mitchell Marsh leading the side, all eyes will likely be on Starc and that tantalizing 250 mark. The match itself may be a dead rubber in terms of the series outcome, but for cricket fans — especially those who’ve followed Starc’s journey from his early days to now — this could turn into a moment worth celebrating. Whether he reaches the milestone tomorrow or not, his impact on Australian cricket is already undeniable.
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