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Mitchell Starc

Born: 1990-01-30
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm fast
From: Baulkham Hills, Sydney, New South Wales

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	110	2,527	19.59	58.24	99
ODI	134	629	12.1	75.51	52*
T20I	65	98	9.8	98	14
First-class	14	351	17.55	44.6	86*
List A	5	41	41	105.13	24*
T20	37	16	5.33	76.19	8*
IPL	58	111	9.25	91.74	29

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	110	460	3.43	3483.1	7/58
ODI	134	250	5.25	1132.2	6/28
T20I	65	79	7.74	243.0	4/20
First-class	14	55	3.42	457.4	8/73
List A	5	8	5.05	35.4	3/18
T20	37	70	7.31	138.1	4/35
IPL	58	76	8.82	198.3	5/35

Recent performances

Test match form

27 Oct 2026Australia vs South AfricaTest · Newlands, Cape Town

Batting: 11 (29) • 2×4, 0×6 & 0 (25)
Bowling: 9/137 (40.3 ov)

18 Oct 2026Australia vs South AfricaTest · St George's Park, Port Elizabeth

Batting: 1 (4) & 11 (28) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 3/89 (24.1 ov)

9 Oct 2026Australia vs South AfricaTest · Kingsmead, Durban

Batting: 6 (25) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 3/96 (33.0 ov)

22 Aug 2026Australia vs BangladeshTest · Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Batting: 1 (6)
Bowling: 10/51 (20.0 ov)

13 Aug 2026Australia vs BangladeshTest · Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin

Batting: 1 (11) & 18 (34) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 2/94 (30.0 ov)

About Mitchell Starc

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Mitchell Starc is one of the most feared fast bowlers of the modern era, renowned for his express pace, lethal yorkers, and ability to dominate across formats. Hailing from Sydney, Starc’s cricketing journey took an unusual turn when a junior coach persuaded the tall teenager to abandon wicketkeeping and focus on fast bowling — a decision that would reshape Australian cricket. Starc rose rapidly through the ranks, making his Sheffield Shield debut for New South Wales at 19. His breakthrough came in domestic one-day cricket, where he topped the wicket charts and earned national selection. After a challenging start to his Test career, Starc refined his skills through county cricket in England, returning as a more complete bowler. From 2014 onwards, Starc established himself as Australia’s pace spearhead, highlighted by a sensational ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 campaign. He finished as Player of the Tournament with 22 wickets, helping Australia lift the title. That year also saw him break the 160 km/h barrier and top the global wicket charts. Despite recurring injuries, Starc consistently delivered in major tournaments. He claimed a record 27 wickets at the 2019 World Cup, led Australia’s bowling in multiple Ashes series, and topped the wicket charts again in the 2023 Ashes. His contributions with the bat further enhanced his value as a genuine match-winner. Starc has balanced international commitments with selective IPL appearances. After early stints with Royal Challengers Bangalore, he returned to the league in 2024, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history and playing a decisive role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ title win. He will represent Delhi Capitals in 2025. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest fast bowlers, Starc’s legacy is defined by pace, precision, and performances on the biggest stages.

Latest news

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Mitchell Starc hits back as he's grilled over explosive new Sandpapergate claims - and is asked if he will speak to Usman Khawaja ever again

10 Nov 2026

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