Mitchell Starc vs Jacques Kallis
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mitchell Starc vs Jacques Kallis: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 2–16 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 leads on total ODI runs (11,579 vs 583). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
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
Jacques Kallis takes this comparison 2–16 across batting categories. A higher Test average (55.37 vs 20.15) and ODI average (44.36 vs 11.66) mean Jacques Kallis leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Mitchell Starc vs Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis leads 2–16 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 Mitchell Starc and Jacques Kallis achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 compared to Jacques Kallis's 55.37 in that format.
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