Irfan Pathan vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Irfan Pathan vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Irfan Pathan leads this head-to-head 13–3 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Irfan Pathan leads with an average of 23.39 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a significant gap of 11.73 runs per dismissal. Irfan Pathan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (1,544 vs 583).
In T20 Internationals, Irfan Pathan holds the edge — averaging 24.57 at a strike rate of 119.45, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Irfan Pathan leads with 1,139 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 301 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, Irfan Pathan leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (31.57 vs 20.15) and ODI average (23.39 vs 11.66), Irfan Pathan makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Irfan Pathan vs Mitchell Starc
Irfan Pathan leads 13–3 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Irfan Pathan has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.57) and ODI cricket (23.39).
Irfan Pathan holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 23.39 with 1544 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. The difference in batting average is 11.73 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a significant gap of 11.42 runs per dismissal. Irfan Pathan has accumulated 1,105 Test runs including 1 centuries.
In T20Is, Irfan Pathan averages 24.57 at a strike rate of 119.45, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Irfan Pathan has the higher strike rate (119.45 vs 98).
Irfan Pathan leads in IPL run-scoring with 1,139 runs at a strike rate of 120.41, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Irfan Pathan also leads in IPL sixes (37 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 Irfan Pathan's 301. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 6.65).
Both Irfan Pathan and Mitchell Starc achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15 in that format.
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