DC Pacer Mitchell Starc Delivers Match-Winning 10-Wicket Haul in Ashes Opener
Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a monumental performance in the first Ashes Test, claiming a match-winning 10-wicket haul against England in Perth. Starc, who stepped up in the absence of injured Australian captains Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, was instrumental in dismantling the English batting line-up across both innings.
Starc’s lethal left-arm pace saw him return figures of 7/58 in the first innings and 3/55 in the second, rocking the visitors and ensuring the match concluded in just two days. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver crucial breakthroughs highlights his world-class status and provides a massive boost for Delhi Capitals fans looking ahead to the IPL 2026 season, where his form will be vital.
IPL 2025 Best Bowling Figures Leaders | Bowling Rankings
Leading best bowling figures performers in IPL 2025 (bowling specialists only: bowlers/all-rounders)
| Rank | Player | Team | best-bowling-figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DC | 5/35 | |
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“Mitchell Starc had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood out with injuries, and he delivered more than one would have expected him to. 7 wickets in the first innings, and 3 in the second, rocked the English batting unit.”
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