Top 3 spells of Mitchell Starc in Pink-ball Tests

Pink Ball Tests have been a major centre of attraction for cricket fans across the globe. This version of cricket has produced some enthralling encounters and there is one bowler who has emerged as a force to reckon with when it comes to Pink Ball Tests. In this article, we will take a look at Mitchell Starc’s top 3 spells in Test cricket. 

1. 6/66 vs Pakistan, 2019

This is the best performance that Mitchell Starc has delivered for Australia in Pink Ball Tests. Australia was playing against Pakistan in 2019 when the left-arm pacer wreaked havoc with his bowling skills and completely changed the course of the match. In reply to Australia’s 589 in the first innings, Pakistan crumbled for 302 runs. 

Starc picked up 6 wickets which forced Pakistan to follow on. This first innings bowling effort from Starc almost blew Pakistan out of the contest and ultimately the home side won the match by an innings and 48 runs. 

2. 5/52 vs New Zealand, 2019

Mitchell Starc made the neighbours familiar with his wicket-taking prowess with the pink ball in 2019. It was the first Test of the series between the trans-Tasman rivals at Perth and Mitchell Starc emerged as the hero of the match with a fiery spell. 

His 5 wickets in the first innings gave a huge lead to Australia which proved to be decisive in the end. Starc also won the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling contribution. 

3. 5/88 vs England, 2017

A 5-wicket haul against the Ashes rivals, England, comes third on the list. He achieved these figures in the 2017 Ashes series when Australia played in their home conditions and Mitchell Starc exploited that to perfection. The English team was chasing a challenging total of 354 runs in the second innings. 

The task was a testing one and Starc added to their misery. The 34-year-old got a 5-fer which helped Australia restrict England to 233 runs and win the match by 120 runs.

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