Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood's Historic Partnership At Lord's (Source: @StanMSD/x.com)
With every minute, some unreal thrills are unfolding on the big stage of the World Test Championship 2025. As South Africa and Australia are locking horns eyeing the trophy, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood’s last wicket partnership stunned the world.
In the second innings, the duo held their nerve and built a steady stand, etching their names in history with the fifth-highest 10th wicket partnership at Lord’s by a visiting team.
Starc And Hazlewood’s Last-Wicket Heroics Light Up Lord’s
As the ‘Home of Cricket’ is witnessing the thrilling World Test Championship 2025 final, the fierce competition between South Africa and Australia is exciting the fans. While batting in the second innings, Australia’s batting lineup faced some early blows, but Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc’s partnership turned the tide.
Coming to bat at the number 9 position, Mitchell Starc showcased his grit, and Hazlewood, coming to bat at the number 11, assisted the pacer. Together, they forged a vital 59-run partnership, with Starc reaching a crucial half-century. Mixing fearless strokes with sharp running, they lifted the innings and helped to post a fighting total under pressure.
That stand ranks as the fifth-highest 10th wicket partnership at Lord’s, just behind Ajit Agarkar and Ashish Nehra’s resilient 63-run stand against England. The top spot of the list is still taken by Harry Boyle and Tup Scott’s 69-run partnership against England in 1884.
The Highest 10th Wicket Partnership At Lord’s
| Partnership | Batters | Opponent Team | Year |
| 69 runs | Harry Boyle and Tup Scott | England | 1884 |
| 69 runs | Dennis Lillee and Ashley Mallett | England | 1975 |
| 64 runs | Graeme Labrooy and Ravi Ratnayeke | England | 1988 |
| 63 runs | Ajit Agarkar and Ashish Nehra | England | 2002 |
| 59 runs | Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc | South Africa | 2025 |
Starc Keeps His Domination Intact
From the very start, it was a fiery contest between two determined sides. Ending the first innings with a strong lead, Australia tightened their grip with their gritty batting in the second innings. As the Protea bowlers dominated the opponent, Australia challenged them with a target of 282 runs.
South Africa’s chase got off to a rocky start, stumbling early in the second innings. Mitchell Starc struck in the third over, dismissing Ryan Rickelton for just 6, with the Proteas losing their first wicket at only 9 runs. South Africa is still a long way from winning the aimed trophy.
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