Starc Dethrones Siraj as Top Wicket-Taker in WTC 2025-27

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News18•28-12-2025, 08:12
Starc Dethrones Siraj as Top Wicket-Taker in WTC 2025-27
- •Mitchell Starc surpassed Mohammed Siraj to become the highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
- •Starc now boasts 41 wickets from 7 matches, while Siraj has 39 wickets from 9 matches in the current WTC cycle.
- •The Australian pacer picked up 26 wickets in the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series, significantly contributing to his lead.
- •Starc's recent performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with figures of 2 for 55 helped him secure the top spot.
- •Overall, Starc has 217 WTC wickets and is nearing Nathan Lyon's all-time record of 224 wickets.
Why It Matters: Mitchell Starc leads WTC 2025-27 wicket tally, surpassing Mohammed Siraj with 41 wickets.
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