Mitchell Starc Surpasses Brett Lee To Register Major Milestone In AUS vs PAK 1st ODI

Australian pace bowler Mitchell Starc has made history by becoming fastest bowler to take 100 ODI wickets in Australia, surpassing legendary compatriot Brett Lee's record. Starc achieved this milestone during first ODI against Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where he delivered an impressive performance with ball.

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Mitchell Starc achieves major milestone

Mitchell Starc's feat is all more impressive considering he reached milestone in just 54 innings, outdoing Brett Lee's record of 55 innings. Glenn McGrath, ar Australian legend, is third on list, having taken his 100th ODI wicket in Australia in his 56th innings.

Mitchell Starc's performance in first ODI was instrumental in Australia's victory, taking three wickets for 33 runs in his 10 overs at an ecomy rate of 3.33. He got wickets of both Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub, as well as scalp of Shaheen Shah Afridi.

This achievement is a testament to Mitchell Starc's skill and consistency as a bowler, and he becomes 30th player to have taken 100 ODI wickets or more in any country. South African legend Shaun Pollock holds record for most ODI wickets taken in a single country, with an impressive 197 wickets in South Africa.

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Australia's win in first ODI sets tone for rest of series, and Mitchell Starc's performance will undoubtedly be a key factor in ir success. Pakistan and Australia will play two more ODI games before moving on to T20I series. Following Pakistan series, Australia will lock horns against India in a five-match Test series called Border-Gavaskar Trophy.