Steven Smith vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Steven Smith vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Steven Smith leads this head-to-head 18–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Steven Smith leads with an average of 43.28 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 31.62 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (5,800 vs 583). Steven Smith's 12 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Steven Smith holds the edge — averaging 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Steven Smith leads with 2,485 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 64 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, Steven Smith leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (56 vs 20.15) and ODI average (43.28 vs 11.66), Steven Smith makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Steven Smith vs Mitchell Starc
Steven Smith leads 18–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Steven Smith has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (56) and ODI cricket (43.28).
Steven Smith holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 43.28 with 5800 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Steven Smith has also scored more ODI centuries (12 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Steven Smith averages 56 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 35.85 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has accumulated 10,920 Test runs including 37 centuries.
In T20Is, Steven Smith averages 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Steven Smith has the higher strike rate (125.46 vs 98).
Steven Smith leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,485 runs at a strike rate of 128.1, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Steven Smith also leads in IPL sixes (60 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 Steven Smith's 64. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 6.6).
Both Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15 in that format.
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