3 Reasons Why Mitchell Starc Will Be Key for Australia in the WTC Final

 As the World Test Champions final nears, both teams, Australia and South Africa, hunt for glory. Currently, the Test Mace belongs to Australia, and the team wants to retain it by becoming the first team to win back-to-back WTC titles. On the other hand, South Africa wants to win the first major title in cricket after a long time. Both nations have put in strong performances in the two years to reach the finals. 

For Australia, one player will make a huge impact in the final. Apart from the other pacers, Australia will be hugely dependent on Mitchell Starc. With a lot of experience under his belt, Starc is made for finals, and throughout the WTC 2023/25 cycle, Mitchell Starc got 72 wickets for Australia. In every series, Starc was the key player for the team, by bowling a short spell and getting wickets. Hence, on that note, we take a look at 3 reasons why Mitchell Starc will be key for Australia in the WTC final against South Africa.

Big Match Player:

Mitchell Starc has established himself as a match-winning player for Australia. In each ICC tournament, he has made an impact with his bowling skills. Mitchell Starc is a man made for finals. He has always had everything for the team in the final whenever Australia has played.  Even in the last WTC final, Starc picked four wickets in both innings and gave the team a breakthrough as Australia lifted the Test trophy by defeating India. 

Experience with English conditions:

Since making his Test debut in 2011, Mitchell Starc has soon become a mainstay of the team. In a short span, Mitchell Starc becomes a key bowler for the team. Mitchell Starc also picked 8 wickets at Lord’s Stadium. As the WTC final nears at the same venue, Starc will be ready to show his bowling skills. 

Making use of swinging conditions:

In the WTC Final against South Africa, Mitchell Starc’s bowling will make a huge impact on the result. As the final is set to be played at Lord’s, England’s fast bowlers will get to swing the ball well. Mitchell Starc will make full use of the condition as he swings the ball in both ways. 

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