Mitchell Starc vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mitchell Starc vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 29.57 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 583). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Ben Stokes holds the edge — averaging 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 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 352 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ben Stokes takes this comparison 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 20.15) and ODI average (41.23 vs 11.66) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Mitchell Starc vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 1–18 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ben Stokes has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (34.47) and ODI cricket (41.23).
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a significant gap of 14.32 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has accumulated 7,273 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 98).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 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 Ben Stokes's 352. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 7.22).
Mitchell Starc records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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