Zaheer Khan vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Zaheer Khan vs Mitchell Starc: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Mitchell Starc leads this head-to-head 4–10 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 compared to Zaheer Khan's 11.94.
In ODI cricket, Zaheer Khan leads with an average of 12 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a slim margin of 0.34 runs per dismissal. Zaheer Khan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (792 vs 583).
In T20 Internationals, Mitchell Starc holds the edge — averaging 9.8 at a strike rate of 98, while Zaheer Khan averages 6.5 at SR 130. In the IPL, Zaheer Khan leads with 117 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 610 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Mitchell Starc takes this comparison 4–10 across batting categories. Zaheer Khan provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Zaheer Khan vs Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc leads 4–10 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Mitchell Starc leads in more batting categories overall, while Zaheer Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Zaheer Khan holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 12 with 792 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. The difference in batting average is 0.34 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 versus Zaheer Khan's 11.94 — a significant gap of 8.21 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has accumulated 2,498 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98, while Zaheer Khan averages 6.5 at a strike rate of 130. Zaheer Khan has the higher strike rate (130 vs 98).
Zaheer Khan leads in IPL run-scoring with 117 runs at a strike rate of 82.98, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Zaheer Khan also leads in IPL sixes (2 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 Zaheer Khan's 610. Zaheer Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.285 vs 6.505).
Zaheer Khan records their highest batting average in ODIs (12), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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