WTC Records Shaken: Starc Overtakes Dale Steyn to Join Elite Ten

The World Test Championship’s statistical landscape has been altered dramatically by Mitchell Starc’s latest feat. After taking six wickets for 12 runs against Bangladesh, the Australian fast bowler raised his WTC wicket count to 230, surpassing South Africa’s Dale Steyn, who retired with 439 Test wickets.

Starc’s overall Test record now stands at 441 wickets from 107 matches, placing him tenth among the greatest Test bowlers. His WTC record includes eight five‑for hauls and three instances of ten or more wickets in a match, highlighting his capacity to dominate on the longest format.

Starc’s ascent also pushes him ahead of his own teammates in the championship. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, both sitting on 225 WTC wickets, now trail the Australian paceman, cementing his status as the leading wicket‑taker in WTC history.