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 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.

Bowlers stamped their authority on the opening day of the Ashes 2025/26 as 19 wickets fell in Perth. Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes picked up fifers to emulate a major record in Test cricket.

Three weeks ago, Mitchell Starc was at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, hoping to cheer Australia, the defending champions led by his wife Alyssa Healy, to the final of the 50-over World Cup. The Aussies had cut a swathe through the draw,

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,

Mitchell Starc returned with figures of 7/58 as Australia bowled out England for 172 in the first innings of the first Ashes Test in Perth.