The World Record “most test wickets taken by a left-arm bowler” has been achieved by Mitchell Starc from Australia.

On Aug 13, 2026; Mr. Starc took his Four Hundred Thirty Four (434)th wicket in Test cricket by dismissing Shadman Islam of Bangladesh during the first Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Darwin, Australia.

Previous World Records:

The World Record “most test wickets taken by a left-arm bowler” was achieved by Rangana Herath from Sri Lanka. On Nov 08, 2018; Mr. Herath completed his Test cricket career with Four Hundred Thirty Three (433) wickets in Ninety Three Test matches.

The World Record “most test wickets taken by a left-arm bowler” was achieved by Wasim Akram from Pakistan. On Jan 01, 2002; Mr. Akram completed his Test cricket career with Four Hundred Fourteen (414) wickets in One Hundred Four Test matches.