Australia’s second Test against England in Brisbane produced a moment that instantly took over social media — and it wasn’t with the ball. After claiming a six-wicket haul, Mitchell Starc came out to bat and delivered a crucial half-century, piling further pressure on the visitors.
One shot, in particular, stole the show. Starc lofted the ball down the ground and then held his follow-through pose — calm, stylish, and full of swagger. The cinematic finish reminded fans of classic batting greats and quickly became the highlight of the day.
Before Starc’s fireworks, Alex Carey had already driven Australia past 400 with a brisk 63. Starting the morning at 378/6, his knock ensured Australia maintained complete control as batting conditions remained favourable.
But the real flourish came from Starc. After reaching his fifty, he shifted gears, smashing consecutive boundaries off Gus Atkinson. Then came the now-viral shot — a clean strike over mid-on followed by that iconic held pose, which cameras captured perfectly and fans couldn’t stop sharing.
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Twitter lit up almost instantly. Fans praised Starc for producing a rare all-round performance — a six-wicket haul with the ball and a commanding fifty with the bat. Many even joked that he looked like he had channelled his “inner Brian Lara” with that classy finish.
For England, it was yet another setback on a difficult day. Starc’s dominance with both bat and ball not only boosted Australia’s total but also tightened their grip on the match, leaving the visitors scrambling for answers.