Andrew Flintoff vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Andrew Flintoff vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Andrew Flintoff leads this head-to-head 14–2 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Andrew Flintoff averages 31.78 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Andrew Flintoff leads with an average of 32.02 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 20.36 runs per dismissal. Andrew Flintoff has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (3,394 vs 583). Andrew Flintoff's 3 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Andrew Flintoff holds the edge — averaging 12.67 at a strike rate of 126.67, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Mitchell Starc leads with 111 runs versus 62 — 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 400 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, Andrew Flintoff leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (31.78 vs 20.15) and ODI average (32.02 vs 11.66), Andrew Flintoff makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Andrew Flintoff vs Mitchell Starc
Andrew Flintoff leads 14–2 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Andrew Flintoff has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.78) and ODI cricket (32.02).
Andrew Flintoff holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 32.02 with 3394 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Andrew Flintoff has also scored more ODI centuries (3 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Andrew Flintoff averages 31.78 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a significant gap of 11.63 runs per dismissal. Andrew Flintoff has accumulated 3,845 Test runs including 5 centuries.
In T20Is, Andrew Flintoff averages 12.67 at a strike rate of 126.67, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Andrew Flintoff has the higher strike rate (126.67 vs 98).
Mitchell Starc leads in IPL run-scoring with 111 runs at a strike rate of 91.74, compared to Andrew Flintoff's 62 runs. Andrew Flintoff leads in IPL sixes (2 vs 0), making them the bigger boundary threat despite fewer runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Mitchell Starc has taken 771 international wickets compared to Andrew Flintoff's 400. Andrew Flintoff has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.42 vs 6.505).
Andrew Flintoff records their highest batting average in ODIs (32.02), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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