Jacques Kallis vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jacques Kallis vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 16–2 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 32.7 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (11,579 vs 583). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Jacques Kallis holds the edge — averaging 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Jacques Kallis leads with 2,427 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 577 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, Jacques Kallis leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (55.37 vs 20.15) and ODI average (44.36 vs 11.66), Jacques Kallis makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Jacques Kallis vs Mitchell Starc
Jacques Kallis leads 16–2 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jacques Kallis has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (55.37) and ODI cricket (44.36).
Jacques Kallis holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.36 with 11579 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 35.22 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has accumulated 13,289 Test runs including 45 centuries.
In T20Is, Jacques Kallis averages 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Jacques Kallis has the higher strike rate (119.36 vs 98).
Jacques Kallis leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Jacques Kallis also leads in IPL sixes (44 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 Jacques Kallis's 577. Jacques Kallis has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.04 vs 6.505).
Both Jacques Kallis and Mitchell Starc achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15 in that format.
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