NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc has continued his sublime run in the longest format with a commanding all round display in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The left arm quick not only ripped through England under lights but also achieved a rare pink ball feat by pairing a five-wicket haul with a vital half century.

His lower order flourish pushed Australia ahead and drained the visitors’ hopes as the match tilted firmly towards the hosts.

A special milestone

Starc became only the third cricketer in history to score a half century and claim a five wicket haul in a day night Test. The rare double under lights highlights his impact with both ball and bat, especially in pressure situations.

Players to achieve 50-plus and a five wicket haul in day-night Tests

  • Dilruwan Perera
  • Jason Holder
  • Mitchell Starc (In this match)

Starc’s six wicket burst sets up Australia

In the first innings, Starc led the attack in the absence of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, ripping through England with a superb 6-wicket haul. He single handedly dismantled the visitors and gave Australia total control of the contest. His pace, movement under lights and sharp lengths made life miserable for England’s batters.

Starc backed up his bowling heroics with a fluent 77, a knock that stretched Australia’s lead and broke England’s resistance. His counterattacking innings lifted the hosts well ahead and gave them a firm platform to push for victory.