Watch: Mitchell Starc prepares for ICC World Cup 2023 with a hat-trick against Netherlands

Australia's fast bowler, Mitchell Starc, is making impressive preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 in India. In a warm-up match against the Netherlands at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, Starc showcased his exceptional skills by taking a hat-trick.

With his left-arm speed, Starc dismissed Max ODowd and Wesley Barresi for golden ducks off the last two balls of the first over. He then continued his dominance by claiming the wicket of Bas de Leede on the first delivery of the third over. This remarkable feat left the Dutch team struggling at 12 for 3 in their pursuit of a target of 167.

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A Mitchell Starc hat-trick and doesn't everyone just love it?  #AUSvNED #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/95AKafd85s

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The match was shortened to a 23-overs contest due to a delayed start caused by heavy rain in Trivandrum.

Australia managed to post a competitive total of 166 for 7 on the scoreboard, thanks to an impressive half-century from opener Steve Smith. Additionally, Cameron Green (38) and Alex Carey (28) made valuable contributions to the team's total. Starc, not only excelling with the ball, also showcased his batting skills by contributing 24 runs in the lower middle-order.