Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc stands on the cusp of achieving a monumental milestone in international cricket ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match red-ball series is scheduled to begin on August 13, with the opening fixture taking place at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Spearheading the home bowling attack, Starc enters this assignment with the opportunity to engrave his name alongside the absolute legends of Australian bowling by reaching a rare landmark on home turf.
Joining Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath
Over the course of his career, Starc has featured in 138 international matches across 195 innings on home soil, accumulating 395 dismissals so far. Claiming just five more wickets in this upcoming series will enable him to touch the coveted 400-wicket mark at home. Historically, only two legendary Australian bowlers have managed this feat: legendary spinner Shane Warne and iconic fast bowler Glenn McGrath. Starc arrives into this fixture riding high on confidence, having finished as the leading wicket-taker during the 2025-26 Ashes series.
The Elite Domestic Wicket-Takers
The record for the most international wickets taken on Australian soil belongs to Shane Warne. Between 1992 and 2007, Warne played 153 international matches at home, claiming 453 wickets across 212 innings. Close behind him is Glenn McGrath, who picked up 449 wickets in 161 home matches across 226 innings during a 14-year international career spanning from 1994 to 2007. Brett Lee sits further down this prestigious list with 360 home wickets.
Global Standings and World Records
On a global scale, the world record for the most international wickets on home ground is held by legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who finished with 647 dismissals. England fast bowler James Anderson occupies the second spot with 579 wickets, while compatriot Stuart Broad follows in third position with 509 wickets to his name.
Chasing Kapil Dev and Dale Steyn
Beyond reaching four hundred home wickets, the left-arm fast bowler is closing in on another significant milestone in Test match cricket. Having picked up 433 wickets from 105 Test appearances, he is on the verge of breaking into the top ten leading wicket-takers in the history of Test cricket. South African pace legend Dale Steyn finished his career with 439 Test wickets, meaning Starc requires seven more scalps to surpass him. Meanwhile, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev claimed 434 wickets in Test matches, leaving Starc just two wickets shy of overtaking him.
