Mitchell Starc is on the brink of history as he gears up for his 100th Test match, set to take place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, the venue for the final Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy 2025. Australia have already clinched the series with dominant victories in the first two games, showcasing their depth and superiority over a struggling West Indies side. However, all eyes will now be on the left-arm quick who stands not only at a major personal landmark but also within striking distance of an elite club of Test legends.
Mitchell Starc’s moment of glory awaits at Sabina Park in 100th Test
Starc, currently with 395 Test wickets, is just five short of becoming the fourth Australian, and only the second Aussie pacer after Glenn McGrath, to breach the 400-wicket barrier in red-ball cricket. It’s a feat that underlines both his longevity and match-winning ability across formats and conditions. Though the milestone won’t arrive on home soil as he might have hoped, the achievement remains no less significant, cementing his legacy among Australia’s greats.
Starc’s 100th Test is a celebration not just of endurance, but of relentless excellence. Ever since his debut, Starc has embodied the Australian pace ethos with his high-arm action, late swing, and searing yorkers, terrorising batters across continents. Now, with 395 wickets, he’s about to enter one of Test cricket’s most prestigious clubs, the 400-wicket club, joining Shane Warne, McGrath and Nathan Lyon as the only Australians to achieve this.
His journey is unique: unlike others, Starc has often sacrificed personal gain, turning down the lucrative IPL to keep himself fresh for Australia. That selfless attitude has earned him admiration not only from teammates but from the broader cricketing world. A left-armer with the ability to reverse the old ball and break partnerships when it matters, he’s won matches on flat tracks, green tops, and hostile subcontinental pitches. And now, in the Caribbean, far from family and home crowds, he stands on the edge of a landmark that few fast bowlers ever reach. His 100th appearance is not a farewell, but a validation of everything he has given to the game, speed, sweat, skill, and spirit.
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Alyssa Healy’s heartfelt request to Starc before his 100th Test milestone
While the location may be thousands of kilometres away from home, the pride and admiration for Starc remain just as strong among those closest to him. His wife, Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy, speaking candidly on the Willow Talk Podcast, admitted she won’t be able to travel to Kingston but wishes she could be part of what will be a defining moment in her husband’s career.
When asked about Starc potentially taking his 400th wicket in his 100th Test, Healy responded with a heartfelt note: “I wish I could go. That’s what I’m saying. But I don’t think I could be there in Perth either for the Ashes, so yeah, I just want him to get those 400 wickets and head to the Ashes like a legend,”. Her words reflect both the personal sacrifice and quiet pride that has accompanied Starc’s journey, a player who has often flown under the radar compared to louder personalities but has delivered in moments that mattered most. Healy’s voice adds warmth to a week already glowing with respect for one of Australia’s finest ever pacemen.
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