Dirk Nannes achieved 14 wickets in just 7 matches during the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies. This remains the record for the most wickets by an Australian pacer in a T20 World Cup series.
Mitchell Starc came close to this record in the ICC World Twenty20 2012/13 in Sri Lanka, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches. While impressive, Starc fell short of Nannes’ record despite his exceptional performance.
Mitchell Starc, known for his aggressive lower-order batting, once reached 99 runs in a Test innings. He had been on the verge of a rare milestone that combines batting and bowling achievements.
Had Starc completed the century, he would have become the first Australian to achieve both a Test century and 400+ Test wickets. However, falling just short at 99 kept him from joining this exclusive club.
Glenn McGrath is Australia’s leading pacer in Test cricket, having taken a massive 563 wickets. He set the benchmark for Australian fast bowlers and remains one of the most consistent and successful pacers in cricket history.
Mitchell Starc, with 402 Test wickets, has been a formidable force for Australia, but he still trails McGrath by over 160 wickets. Despite his impactful spells, Starc has yet to surpass McGrath’s record as Australia’s top Test pacer.