Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Starc: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Kagiso Rabada leads this head-to-head 8–6 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Kagiso Rabada averages 14.85 compared to Mitchell Starc's 11.66.
In ODI cricket, Kagiso Rabada leads with an average of 14.85 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a meaningful difference of 3.19 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc leads on total ODI runs (583 vs 401).
In T20 Internationals, Kagiso Rabada holds the edge — averaging 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Kagiso Rabada leads with 262 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 591 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, Kagiso Rabada leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Kagiso Rabada's average of 14.85 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 is a meaningful difference that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Starc
Kagiso Rabada leads 8–6 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kagiso Rabada leads in more batting categories overall, while Mitchell Starc holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Kagiso Rabada holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 14.85 with 401 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. The difference in batting average is 3.19 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a meaningful difference of 7.91 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has accumulated 2,498 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Kagiso Rabada has the higher strike rate (115.73 vs 98).
Kagiso Rabada leads in IPL run-scoring with 262 runs at a strike rate of 109.63, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Kagiso Rabada also leads in IPL sixes (11 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 Kagiso Rabada's 591. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 6.745).
Kagiso Rabada records their highest batting average in ODIs (14.85), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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