Mitchell Starc's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mitchell Starc. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mitchell Starc is an Australian international cricketer, known for his left-arm fast bowling. He represents the Australian national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. As a lower-order left-handed batsman, Starc is a valuable all-around player. He stands out as Australia's fourth-highest wicket-taker in both Test and One Day International (ODI) cricket, highlighting his significant contributions to Australian cricket.

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1975: Strike-rate record

Mitchell Starc's bowling strike-rate in the 2015 Cricket World Cup of 17.4 balls per wicket was the best of any bowler in a World Cup since the inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup.

2008: Record held by Shane Harwood

In 2008, Shane Harwood set the record for the most wickets in a season in Australian domestic one-day cricket in the 2008–09 Ford Ranger One Day Cup. This was later broken by Mitchell Starc in 2015.

2010: Starc selected for Australian Institute of Sport

In 2010, Mitchell Starc was selected to play for the Australian Institute of Sport, where his bowling played a key role in the team winning the Emerging Players Twenty20 Trophy against teams from India, New Zealand, and South Africa.

September 2012: Starc named player of the series against Afghanistan and Pakistan

In September 2012, Mitchell Starc earned the player of the series award during Australia's series against Afghanistan and Pakistan. He won man of the match in the first two games. He recovered from a side/chest injury to help Australia win the series.

2012: Starc wins Champions League Twenty20

In 2012, before the Australian summer, Mitchell Starc played in the Champions League Twenty20 for the Sydney Sixers, winning the tournament undefeated. He was named player of the tournament, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets.

2013: Starc returns to shorter formats

In the second half of the 2013/14 season, Mitchell Starc returned to Australia's team in the shorter ODI and Twenty20 formats after recovering from a back injury.

October 2014: Starc returns to Australian Test side

In October 2014, Mitchell Starc returned to the Australian Test side after recovering from a back injury. This return occurred during Australia's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

October 2014: Starc returns to Test team

In October 2014, Mitchell Starc returned to the Test team for Australia's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. He also played for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield after the 2nd Test match.

2015: Starc dominates Matador BBQs One-Day Cup

In 2015, Mitchell Starc dominated the Matador BBQs One-Day Cup, playing for New South Wales. He helped New South Wales win the tournament, taking 26 wickets. Starc was named player of the series. This broke the record for the most wickets in a season in Australian domestic one-day cricket.

2015: Starc finishes 2015 calendar year

In 2015, Mitchell Starc finished the year playing in Australia's Test series against New Zealand. During the first match, he was fined for throwing the ball at Mark Craig. In the second Test, he bowled the fastest ball recorded in Test cricket, measured at 160.4 km/h. He also had to leave the field on the first day of the inaugural day-night Test match due to a stress fracture in his foot. Starc finished 2015 as the best-performing bowler of the year in international cricket.

2015: Starc helps Australia win Carlton Mid Triangular Series

In 2015, Mitchell Starc played a crucial role in Australia's victory in the Carlton Mid Triangular Series against India and England. He was named player of the match in both matches. He reached a career total of 59 ODI wickets, achieving a world record strike-rate for players with over 50 wickets.

2015: Starc's World Cup Win and Player of the Tournament Award

In 2015, Mitchell Starc played a prominent role in the Australian squad that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Due to his consistent performances throughout the matches, Starc was declared Player of the Tournament. He was also a part of the team that won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

2016: Starc returns to Australia squad

In 2016, Mitchell Starc returned to Australia's squad after recovering from foot surgery, being named in the squad for the West Indies Tri-Series in June. He got through the series without any ankle pain and with much more flexibility in his ankle than before his surgery.

2017: Starc takes hat-tricks in Sheffield Shield

In 2017, Starc played in the Sheffield Shield season for New South Wales, achieving career-best figures of 8/73. He also became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in each innings of a Sheffield Shield match since 1929, and the first time the feat had ever been achieved in Australia. Starc was named player of the match for both performances.

June 2019: Starc's record-breaking performance at the Cricket World Cup

On June 29, 2019, in the match against New Zealand, Starc became the first bowler to take three five-wicket hauls at the Cricket World Cup. He finished the tournament with 27 dismissals, an all-time record.

2019: Starc sets record for most wickets in Cricket World Cup

During the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Mitchell Starc claimed 27 wickets, setting a record for the most wickets taken in a single edition of the tournament. By achieving this, he became the leading wicket-taker in successive Cricket World Cup tournaments, after previously achieving it in 2015.

November 2020: Nomination for ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade award

In November 2020, Starc was nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade award.

2021: Starc wins ICC T20 World Cup

In 2021, Mitchell Starc was a key member of the Australian team that won the ICC T20 World Cup, adding another achievement to his career.

November 2023: Starc ranked 3rd-highest wicket taker in ICC Cricket World Cups

As of November 2023, Mitchell Starc is recognized as the 3rd-highest wicket taker of all time in ICC Cricket World Cups, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2023: Starc wins ICC World Test Championship final

In 2023, Mitchell Starc was an essential part of the Australian team that won the ICC World Test Championship final. He is one of only five players to have won an ICC trophy in all three formats of the game.