Jos Buttler vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jos Buttler vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jos Buttler leads this head-to-head 19–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jos Buttler averages 31.95 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Jos Buttler leads with an average of 39.01 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 27.35 runs per dismissal. Jos Buttler has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (5,578 vs 583). Jos Buttler's 11 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Jos Buttler holds the edge — averaging 33.97 at a strike rate of 148.94, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Jos Buttler leads with 4,646 runs versus 111 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Mitchell Starc brings 771 international wickets to the table — a bowling contribution that Jos Buttler cannot match, giving Mitchell Starc greater all-round value in balanced conditions.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Jos Buttler leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (31.95 vs 20.15) and ODI average (39.01 vs 11.66), Jos Buttler makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Jos Buttler vs Mitchell Starc
Jos Buttler leads 19–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jos Buttler has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.95) and ODI cricket (39.01).
Jos Buttler holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 39.01 with 5578 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Jos Buttler has also scored more ODI centuries (11 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Jos Buttler averages 31.95 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a significant gap of 11.8 runs per dismissal. Jos Buttler has accumulated 2,907 Test runs including 2 centuries.
In T20Is, Jos Buttler averages 33.97 at a strike rate of 148.94, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Jos Buttler has the higher strike rate (148.94 vs 98).
Jos Buttler leads in IPL run-scoring with 4,646 runs at a strike rate of 149.73, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Jos Buttler also leads in IPL sixes (211 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Mitchell Starc has taken 771 international wickets across formats, while Jos Buttler has limited or no bowling records.
Jos Buttler records their highest batting average in ODIs (39.01), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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