WTC Final 2025: Mitchell Starc, the world’s deadliest bowler, as explained by Dale Stan

Delhi: Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc bowled amazing against South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. He turned the attitude of the match towards Australia with two important wickets on the very first day. Stark first bowled Aden Markram in the first over. This ball was a brilliant Inswinger that went straight to stumps. After a few overs, he got Ryan Recllet caught out in the slip. This ball was moved outward, which dodged the batsman.

Dale Stan praises Stark

Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn, who was in the expert panel on JISTAR, praised Stark and said how fast he bowls. According to Stan, when the batsman is a bit nervous and the movement of the feet is not correct, then Stark quickly disturbs them. He said that this was the condition of Markram. He could not decide whether to play or back. Stark had already beat him a few times.

Rockelton dodging the ball

Stan further explained that when Ryan Ricelton tried to play the cover drive, Stark pulled his length a little back. In such a situation, the batsman feels that he is under control, but the ball bounces a little and also moves. This is what happened and the ball took the age and went into the slip. Stan said that these things make Stark, Cummins and Hazelwood special in Test cricket.

Stark’s big contribution in big matches

Stan said that Stark has a big match experience and he is confident that he can do so again. When a player repeatedly performs on big occasions, it becomes his habit. Then the captain also starts trusting him. He also said that after seeing Stark’s wickets, it is found that he follows a pattern, which leads to constant success.

Australia’s strong start

By the end of the first day’s play, apart from two wickets of Mitchell Starc, Cummins and Hazelwood have also brought South Africa under pressure with one wicket each. Now that there are four days left of the match, Australia seems strong their position and are in the fray with the intention of winning another World Test Championship.

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