Babar Azam vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Babar Azam vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Babar Azam leads this head-to-head 14–4 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Babar Azam averages 43.68 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Babar Azam leads with an average of 53.44 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 41.78 runs per dismissal. Babar Azam has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (6,626 vs 583). Babar Azam's 20 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Babar Azam holds the edge — averaging 38.95 at a strike rate of 128.03, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. Mitchell Starc's IPL numbers (111 runs at SR 91.74) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Babar Azam's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Mitchell Starc leads on international wickets (771 vs 2 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Babar Azam leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (43.68 vs 20.15) and ODI average (53.44 vs 11.66), Babar Azam makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Babar Azam vs Mitchell Starc
Babar Azam leads 14–4 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Babar Azam has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (43.68) and ODI cricket (53.44).
Babar Azam holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.44 with 6626 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Babar Azam has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Babar Azam averages 43.68 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 23.53 runs per dismissal. Babar Azam has accumulated 4,674 Test runs including 9 centuries.
In T20Is, Babar Azam averages 38.95 at a strike rate of 128.03, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Babar Azam has the higher strike rate (128.03 vs 98).
Mitchell Starc has IPL data (111 runs at a strike rate of 91.74), while Babar Azam has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Mitchell Starc has taken 771 international wickets compared to Babar Azam's 2. Babar Azam has the lower white-ball economy rate (0 vs 6.505).
Babar Azam records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.44), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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