Mitchell Starc makes history by setting the record for the most wickets by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket.

Mitchell Starc etched his name further into the annals of cricket history on Thursday, achieving a significant milestone as he became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket. This remarkable feat occurred during Australia’s first Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin, where Starc claimed his 434th wicket by dismissing Shadman Islam in the ninth over of the innings.

With this wicket, Starc surpassed the previous record held by Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath, who concluded his career with 433 Test wickets. Starc's achievement not only solidifies his legacy but also places him at the pinnacle of left-arm bowlers in the format. The list of the top left-arm wicket-takers now features Starc at the forefront, followed closely by Herath, Wasim Akram, and others.

In addition to his record among left-arm bowlers, Starc's latest achievement aligns him with Indian cricket icon Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list. Kapil, who played from 1978 to 1994, also finished his career with 434 wickets, but Starc has accomplished this in 25 fewer matches, showcasing his efficiency and skill. With only six more wickets needed to break into the top ten all-time, Starc is closing in on South African great Dale Steyn, who holds the tenth position with 439 wickets.

While Starc was making history, Bangladesh's pace attack also made a significant impact on the match. Hasan Mahmud delivered a standout performance, achieving career-best figures of 6-55, which played a crucial role in bowling Australia out for just 198 runs on a challenging pitch. After winning the toss, Australia started strong, reaching 45 runs without loss, but Hasan's breakthrough in his sixth over shifted the momentum. He dismissed both Jake Weatherald and Travis Head in quick succession, allowing Bangladesh to seize control of the game.

Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain complemented Hasan's efforts, with Taskin finishing with 2-55 and Ebadot contributing 2-39. Their disciplined bowling kept the Australian batsmen under constant pressure throughout the innings. Steve Smith emerged as the backbone of the Australian batting lineup, scoring a resilient 71 runs, but the Bangladesh bowlers consistently found movement and assistance from the pitch, ensuring that the opening day in Darwin was marked by both Starc's historic achievement and Bangladesh's impressive bowling display.