Mitchell Starc Goes Past Legendary Dennis Lillee, Becomes 4th Highest Wicket-Taker In Tests For Australia

Mitchell Starc is now the 4th highest wicket-taker in Tests for Australia.

Star Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc surpassed legendary pacer Dennis Lillee by securing 355 wickets in Test matches in the ongoing New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test match on March 8 (Friday), elevating him to the fourth position among Australia's highest wicket-takers in Test cricket.

Starc surpassed Lillee's record during the initial day's play in the ongoing second Test between Australia and New Zealand in Christchurch. (Image Source: Getty)

Shane Warne holds the record for the highest number of wickets for Australia in Tests, securing an impressive 708 wickets in 145 matches with a remarkable average of 25.42. (Image Source: Getty)

Glenn McGrath is the second-highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket, claiming 563 wickets in 124 matches at an impressive average of 21.64. (Image Source: Getty)

Mitchell Starc secures the fourth position in Australia's Test wicket-takers list, having amassed 356 wickets in 89 (89th match in progress) matches with an average of 27.58. (Image Source: Getty)

Dennis Lillee, with 355 wickets in 70 matches, is Australia's fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, displaying a noteworthy average of 23.92. (Image Source: Getty)