Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Kieron Pollard leads this head-to-head 13–4 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Kieron Pollard averages 26.02 compared to Mitchell Starc's 11.66.
In ODI cricket, Kieron Pollard leads with an average of 26.02 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a significant gap of 14.36 runs per dismissal. Kieron Pollard has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (2,706 vs 583). Kieron Pollard's 3 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Kieron Pollard holds the edge — averaging 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Kieron Pollard leads with 3,412 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 97 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, Kieron Pollard leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Kieron Pollard's average of 26.02 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 is a significant gap that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc
Kieron Pollard leads 13–4 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kieron Pollard leads in more batting categories overall, while Mitchell Starc holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Kieron Pollard holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 26.02 with 2706 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Kieron Pollard has also scored more ODI centuries (3 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 versus Kieron Pollard's 0 — a massive gap of 20.15 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has accumulated 2,498 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Kieron Pollard averages 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Kieron Pollard has the higher strike rate (135.15 vs 98).
Kieron Pollard leads in IPL run-scoring with 3,412 runs at a strike rate of 147.33, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Kieron Pollard also leads in IPL sixes (223 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 Kieron Pollard's 97. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 7.015).
Kieron Pollard records their highest batting average in ODIs (26.02), while Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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