Hardik Pandya vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Hardik Pandya vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Hardik Pandya leads this head-to-head 15–2 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Hardik Pandya averages 31.29 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Hardik Pandya leads with an average of 32.83 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 21.17 runs per dismissal. Hardik Pandya has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (1,904 vs 583).
In T20 Internationals, Hardik Pandya holds the edge — averaging 28.25 at a strike rate of 145.92, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Hardik Pandya leads with 2,955 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 222 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, Hardik Pandya leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (31.29 vs 20.15) and ODI average (32.83 vs 11.66), Hardik Pandya makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Hardik Pandya vs Mitchell Starc
Hardik Pandya leads 15–2 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Hardik Pandya has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.29) and ODI cricket (32.83).
Hardik Pandya holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 32.83 with 1904 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. The difference in batting average is 21.17 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Hardik Pandya averages 31.29 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a significant gap of 11.14 runs per dismissal. Hardik Pandya has accumulated 532 Test runs including 1 centuries.
In T20Is, Hardik Pandya averages 28.25 at a strike rate of 145.92, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Hardik Pandya has the higher strike rate (145.92 vs 98).
Hardik Pandya leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.29, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Hardik Pandya also leads in IPL sixes (155 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 Hardik Pandya's 222. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 6.97).
Hardik Pandya records their highest batting average in ODIs (32.83), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.