Mitchell Starc created history on Thursday, December 4, as he broke Wasim Akram's long-standing record for the most Test wickets taken by a left-arm fast bowler. The Australian pacer achieved this feat in the Day-Night Ashes Test in Brisbane against England. Akram, who played 104 Tests for Pakistan between 1985 and 2002, finished his career with 414 wickets. Starc went past the legendary bowler when he took his third wicket of the match, pushing his tally to 418 wickets in the five-day format. There is no other left arm fast bowler in Test history to date who has as many wickets to his name as Starc. It was a great moment not just for Starc, but for the fans watching the game worldwide because "breaking Wasim Akram's record" is one of those rarest of milestones in Test cricket. What marks Starc's journey is the speed, swing, and ability to break partnerships during those big moments. Also Read | Watch: Ben Stokes Run-Out Disaster After Inglis Nails One-Stump Direct Hit Top 5 Left-Arm Pacers with Most Test Wickets Here are the top 5 left-hand fast bowlers with the highest number of wickets in Test cricket: Mitchell Starc (Australia) - 418 wickets Starc leads the list after overtaking Wasim Akram, and the left-arm fast bowler has been known for his pace, reverse swing, and match-winning spells. He played 102 Test matches and had taken 418 wickets. His best bowling figures in a Test innings read 7/58. He continues to be a vital part of Australia's bowling attack. Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 414 wickets For years, Wasim Akram held the record, and he is still generally regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers ever to have played the game. With a reputation for dangerous bouncers, sharp inswing, and deadly yorkers, Akram played 104 Tests and took 414 wickets with best figures of 7/119. Also Read | Pink Ball Test in Brisbane: Can England Stop Australia’s Dominance? Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka) - 355 wickets Third in the list is Chaminda Vaas. Known for his control and swing, Vaas was one of Sri Lanka’s most dependable bowlers. He played 111 Tests for the island nation and picked up a total of 355 wickets. His best bowling performance in Tests is 7/71. Trent Boult (New Zealand) - 317 wickets Coming in at number four is Trent Boult. The left-arm pacer was famous for his late swing and precision yorkers that baffled top batsmen. He played 78 Tests for New Zealand and took away 317 scalps with the best figures of 6/30. Mitchell Johnson (Australia) - 313 wickets Mitchell Johnson stands fifth on the list. To this day, they need to equal the standards set by these greats in their craft and skills while creating match-winning spells across generations of left-arm pacers. Johnson made a name for himself on the international scene for his speed, aggression, and intensity on the field. So far, he has played 73 Tests with 313 wickets at an average of 28.4, with best bowling figures of 8/61.