Over just 26 deliveries — an early-stage rivalry with limited data across TEST cricket, Graeme Smith has generally held the upper hand against Mitchell Starc, making 35 runs from 26 deliveries at an average of 35.00.
Mitchell Starc has dismissed Graeme Smith 1 time across 26 deliveries — one wicket every 26 balls on average. Despite those dismissal, Graeme Smith has responded strongly each time, building this total of 35 runs and maintaining control of the overall matchup.
While Mitchell Starc has maintained pressure with 42.3% dot balls, Graeme Smith has found enough scoring opportunities to tip the balance in the batter's favour overall. Across the matchup, Graeme Smith has hit 5 fours and 0 sixes, with boundaries contributing 57% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
This is still an early-stage rivalry with only 26 balls faced. The stats offer a snapshot rather than a definitive verdict — future encounters between Graeme Smith and Mitchell Starc will tell a much fuller story.
Graeme Smith has scored 35 runs off 26 balls against Mitchell Starc across TEST cricket, averaging 35.00 per dismissal with a strike rate of 134.62.
Mitchell Starc has dismissed Graeme Smith 1 time across 26 deliveries in TEST cricket — one wicket every 26 balls on average.
Graeme Smith holds a slight edge in this rivalry, averaging 35.00 with a strike rate of 134.62 across 26 deliveries. While Mitchell Starc has taken 1 wicket, the overall numbers favour the batter.
Graeme Smith has scored at a strike rate of 134.62 against Mitchell Starc across TEST cricket — indicating an aggressive approach in this matchup. From 26 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 5 fours and 0 sixes.
Mitchell Starc has delivered 42.3% dot balls against Graeme Smith across 26 deliveries — indicating limited control, with the batter scoring freely. Despite this, Graeme Smith has still managed 5 boundaries in the matchup.
Graeme Smith has hit 5 fours and 0 sixes off Mitchell Starc's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 57% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Graeme Smith and Mitchell Starc covers TEST cricket, totalling 26 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.