Mitchell Starc Set to Break Pakistan Great’s Historic Test Record in Brisbane

Mitchell Starc is poised to make cricketing history during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, passing the legendary Wasim Akram on a list that will see the Australian underline his credentials as one of the greatest pace bowlers in the history of the game.

Almost 14 years after his Test debut, Starc stands just two wickets away from equalling Wasim Akram’s 414-wicket tally in Test cricket, a record regarded globally as the gold standard for left-arm quicks. With England arriving at the Gabba for the second Test, the stage is perfectly set for a milestone that could reshape cricket’s statistical hierarchy.

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The 35-year-old’s surge toward history comes on the back of a brutal performance in Perth, where he almost single-handedly carried an under-strength Australian pace attack in the Ashes opener. With Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood sidelined, the veteran left-armer produced one of the finest spells of his career, grabbing 7 for 58 in the first innings and finishing with ten wickets in the match to dismantle England’s Bazball charge.

His form in 2025 has been nothing short of sensational: 39 wickets at an extraordinary average of 15.71. He now sits just 11 scalps away from his most productive calendar year, a mark he set back in 2016. With three more Tests to play, including a day-night clash at the Gabba where he traditionally thrives, the opportunity is wide open.

With all eyes now shifting to the Gabba, Pakistan fans and cricket lovers worldwide will watch with mixed feelings. If Mitchell Starc does surpass Wasim Akram, it will be a monumental achievement, but it will also underline the scale of Akram’s legacy: a record so significant that it took nearly 25 years and one of the modern game’s deadliest left-armers to challenge it.

Whether Starc levels the record next week or not, the cricket world is bracing for a moment that will echo through history.