Mitchell Starc vs Glenn McGrath
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mitchell Starc vs Glenn McGrath: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Mitchell Starc leads this head-to-head 14–0 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Mitchell Starc leads with an average of 11.66 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a meaningful difference of 7.83 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (583 vs 115).
In T20 Internationals, Mitchell Starc holds the edge — averaging 9.8 at a strike rate of 98, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, Mitchell Starc leads with 111 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn McGrath leads on international wickets (949 vs 771 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, Mitchell Starc leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (20.15 vs 7.37) and ODI average (11.66 vs 3.83), Mitchell Starc makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Mitchell Starc vs Glenn McGrath
Mitchell Starc leads 14–0 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Mitchell Starc has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (20.15) and ODI cricket (11.66).
Mitchell Starc holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 11.66 with 583 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. The difference in batting average is 7.83 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a significant gap of 12.78 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has accumulated 2,498 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. Mitchell Starc has the higher strike rate (98 vs 41.67).
Mitchell Starc leads in IPL run-scoring with 111 runs at a strike rate of 91.74, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn McGrath has taken 949 international wickets compared to Mitchell Starc's 771. Mitchell Starc has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.505 vs 6.88).
Both Mitchell Starc and Glenn McGrath achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37 in that format.
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