Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 14–3 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Joe Root averages 50.64 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 39.49 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,826 vs 583). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Mitchell Starc leads with 111 runs versus 10 — 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 110 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, Joe Root leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (50.64 vs 20.15) and ODI average (51.15 vs 11.66), Joe Root makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc
Joe Root leads 14–3 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.64) and ODI cricket (51.15).
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 30.49 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 98).
Mitchell Starc leads in IPL run-scoring with 111 runs at a strike rate of 91.74, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Mitchell Starc has taken 771 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 7.92).
Joe Root records their highest batting average in ODIs (51.15), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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