AB de Villiers vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 18–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 41.84 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (9,577 vs 583). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 111 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Mitchell Starc leads on international wickets (771 vs 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
| AB de Villiers | Stat | Mitchell Starc |
|---|---|---|
| M | ||
| Inn | ||
| Runs | ||
| HS | ||
| Avg | ||
| SR | ||
| 100s | ||
| 50s | ||
| 4s | ||
| 6s | ||
| Ducks | ||
| NO |
Overall Profile — TEST
Key Stats — TEST
📤 Share this AB de Villiers vs Mitchell Starc comparison
The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, AB de Villiers leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (50.66 vs 20.15) and ODI average (53.5 vs 11.66), AB de Villiers makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Mitchell Starc
AB de Villiers leads 18–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.66) and ODI cricket (53.5).
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 0).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 30.51 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 98).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Mitchell Starc has taken 771 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 6.505).
AB de Villiers records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.5), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
India
Australia
England
Pakistan
South Africa
New Zealand
Sri Lanka