Mitchell Starc starred with the ball on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, November 21.

Mitchell Starc etched his name in the record books following a brilliant performance against England in the Perth Test.

Jasprit Bumrah is hailed as the premier pacer of his generation, and not without reason, but Mitchell Starc isn’t too far behind.

Ace Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, taking a 7-wicket haul in the first innings of the first Ashes Test, went on to break several records, surpassing the WTC wicket tally of former India international cricketer R Ashwin.

Mitchell Starc’s best-ever spell bowled England out for 172, while Ben Stokes struck a fiery five-for, leaving Australia reeling at 123/9 on a dramatic opening day of the Perth Ashes Test.

In the first Test of the Ashes Series 2025/26, Australia faced England at Perth's Optus Stadium. After winning the toss, England was dismissed for just 172 runs, largely due to Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling,