Mitchell Starc Tops Test Bowling Rankings for First Time After Outstanding Figures Against Bangladesh
Mitchell Starc produced match figures of 6 for 12 and 4 for 39 as Australia secured an innings victory over Bangladesh in Mackay.
Starc’s Bowling Performance in Mackay
The Australian left-arm quick claimed ten wickets in the match with those exact figures in the two innings. These numbers helped his side complete the innings win.
Mitchell Starc delivered the 6 for 12 and 4 for 39 returns during the contest played in Mackay.
Impact on ICC Test Bowling Table
With this performance Starc moved ahead of Jasprit Bumrah to occupy the top position in the Test bowling rankings for the first time in his career.
The achievement marks the first occasion Starc has led the table after previously sitting behind Bumrah.
The figures of 6 for 12 and 4 for 39 proved decisive in the innings win.
Key Match Details
Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings margin in the match hosted at Mackay. Starc’s ten-wicket haul formed the central contribution to that result.
- Mitchell Starc: 6 wickets for 12 runs in one innings
- Mitchell Starc: 4 wickets for 39 runs in the other innings
- Result: Australia innings victory over Bangladesh
- Location: Mackay
These statistics alone elevated Starc to the number one spot in the latest Test bowling standings.
Ranking Milestone
Starc’s rise to the summit of the Test bowling table represents a new personal best in the ICC rankings. He achieved this by going past Jasprit Bumrah for the first time.
The ten wickets taken across the two innings in Mackay directly contributed to this change in the bowling order.
No additional match information or player statistics beyond the given figures and result are required to confirm the ranking update.