Cricket
Australia’s pace ace Mitchell Starc is known for picking wickets in the very first over of Test innings, making him a nightmare for opening batsmen
As of the second Ashes Test on December 4, 2025, Starc has claimed 26 wickets in the first over of a Test innings, putting him second all-time behind James Anderson (29)
In the 2nd Ashes Test, Starc dismissed England opener Ben Duckett for a golden duck with the final ball of the first over, setting the tone for Australia
In the 1st Test at Perth, Starc took the wicket of Zak Crawley for a duck in the first over of both innings, showing his consistent early-strike ability
Starc’s early breakthroughs have been a major asset for Australia, especially in day-night Tests. He is currently the world’s leading wicket-taker with the pink ball
His recent wicket of Duckett marked his sixth first-over wicket in the last four Tests, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most dangerous opening bowlers in Test cricket today