Mitchell Starc reigns supreme in ICC knockouts, passes Shami’s record

Updated On: 12 June, 2025 11:03 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc added another feather to his illustrious cap by surpassing India’s Mohammed Shami to become the leading wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals during the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s. (Photos: AFP)

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After South Africa opted to field first, Starc unleashed a trademark inswinging delivery in his opening over that shattered Aiden Markram’s stumps for a golden duck. The left-arm quick finished Day 1 with a miserly spell of 2/10 from seven overs, reinforcing his reputation as a first-over destroyer</span></p>

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After South Africa opted to field first, Starc unleashed a trademark inswinging delivery in his opening over that shattered Aiden Markram’s stumps for a golden duck. The left-arm quick finished Day 1 with a miserly spell of 2/10 from seven overs, reinforcing his reputation as a first-over destroyer

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With this performance, Starc now has 11 wickets across five ICC finals, surpassing Mohammed Shami’s tally of 10 wickets in four finals. Starc’s wickets have come at an impressive average of 26.63 and an economy rate of 5.17, with best figures of 3/55 against India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where his spell played a crucial role in Australia`s title win</span></p>

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With this performance, Starc now has 11 wickets across five ICC finals, surpassing Mohammed Shami’s tally of 10 wickets in four finals. Starc’s wickets have come at an impressive average of 26.63 and an economy rate of 5.17, with best figures of 3/55 against India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where his spell played a crucial role in Australia`s title win

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In contrast, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90 and an economy of 3.95, with his best effort, 4/76, coming in a losing cause during the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand</span></p>

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In contrast, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90 and an economy of 3.95, with his best effort, 4/76, coming in a losing cause during the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The latest haul also elevated Starc to joint-second on the list of most wickets in ICC knockout matches (semifinals and finals combined), alongside former India pacer Zaheer Khan, with 22 wickets at an average of 24.31</span></p>

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The latest haul also elevated Starc to joint-second on the list of most wickets in ICC knockout matches (semifinals and finals combined), alongside former India pacer Zaheer Khan, with 22 wickets at an average of 24.31

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Starc now stands just one wicket behind legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who leads the chart with 23 wickets at an average of 23.39 and best figures of 4/31</span></p>

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Starc now stands just one wicket behind legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who leads the chart with 23 wickets at an average of 23.39 and best figures of 4/31

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