Over an extensive record of 126 deliveries — enough to draw reliable conclusions across TEST cricket, the battle between Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes has been remarkably even — 80 runs scored, 3 dismissals, and an average of 26.67 that tells the story of a genuine contest.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Mitchell Starc 3 times across 126 deliveries — one wicket every 42 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Mitchell Starc has scored enough to stay competitive, but Ben Stokes has always had the last word often enough to matter.
A 63.5% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Ben Stokes has tied Mitchell Starc down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Across the matchup, Mitchell Starc has hit 10 fours and 0 sixes, with boundaries contributing 50% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
With over 126 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans TEST cricket, capturing how this battle has played out in that specific context. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.
Mitchell Starc has scored 80 runs off 126 balls against Ben Stokes across TEST cricket, averaging 26.67 per dismissal with a strike rate of 63.49.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Mitchell Starc 3 times across 126 deliveries in TEST cricket — one wicket every 42 balls on average.
This is an evenly matched rivalry. Mitchell Starc has scored 80 runs and averages 26.67, while Ben Stokes has taken 3 wickets across 126 deliveries. Neither player holds a definitive edge.
Mitchell Starc has scored at a strike rate of 63.49 against Ben Stokes across TEST cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 126 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 10 fours and 0 sixes.
Ben Stokes has delivered 63.5% dot balls against Mitchell Starc across 126 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Mitchell Starc has still managed 10 boundaries in the matchup.
Mitchell Starc has hit 10 fours and 0 sixes off Ben Stokes's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 50% of all runs scored in this matchup — a balanced scoring pattern between boundaries and running between the wickets.
This head-to-head record between Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes covers TEST cricket, totalling 126 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.