WTC Finals: Mitchell Starc crosses Mohammed Shami during Australia vs South Africa. Cricket news
Australia’s Mitchell Starc on Wednesday scripted history at Lord’s as a leading wicket -taker in the final of the ICC tournament, beating India’s Mohammed Shami. Stark now has 11 wickets in six innings, taking a mark of 10 of Shami, as Australia fought firmly with balls at the World Test Championship (WTC) against South Africa.In five ICC finals, Starc has now collected 11 wickets at an average of 26.63 and 5.17 economy. In the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final, Ahmedabad was the best figure of 3/55 against India, which Australia won.Shami’s record in the ICC final is at 10 wickets out of four matches, with an average of 38.90 and the economy rate is 3.95. His best bowling performance in the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand was 4/76.
The bowlers dominated from both sides, in a day, 14 wickets fell for just 255 runs. After exiting 212 in the first innings, Australia’s speed trio returned with fire and discipline and left South Africa by a stump for 43 at 43. Prior to the attack of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood, Stark dismissed Arpan Markram and Ryan Ricelton. Protys batsmen struggled under pressure, and Australia finished the day firmly despite a minor clan. Earlier, it was Cagiso Rabada, who burnt Lord with a spectacular magic of 51, which was supported by Marco Jansen (3 for 49), as Australia fell from a decent 190 to 5 to 212. Steve Smith (66) and Bu Webster (72) were standout batsmen, while Dhona of Rabada saw him overtaking Alan Donald in South Africa’s all -time Test wicket list. As soon as the second day begins, the match is fine. South Africa will resume under pressure, while Australia will suppress the house advantage with its formidable motion attack.
