Mitchell Starc vs Sir James Anderson
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mitchell Starc vs Sir James Anderson: 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 Sir James Anderson's 8.96.
In ODI cricket, Mitchell Starc leads with an average of 11.66 versus Sir James Anderson's 7.58 — a meaningful difference of 4.08 runs per dismissal. Mitchell Starc has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (583 vs 273).
In T20 Internationals, Mitchell Starc holds the edge — averaging 9.8 at a strike rate of 98, while Sir James Anderson averages 1 at SR 50. Mitchell Starc has an IPL record (111 runs at SR 91.74) that Sir James Anderson lacks — an additional dimension not captured in international averages alone.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sir James Anderson leads on international wickets (991 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 8.96) and ODI average (11.66 vs 7.58), Mitchell Starc makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Mitchell Starc vs Sir James Anderson
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 Sir James Anderson's average of 7.58 and 273 runs. The difference in batting average is 4.08 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 versus Sir James Anderson's 8.96 — a significant gap of 11.19 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 Sir James Anderson averages 1 at a strike rate of 50. Mitchell Starc has the higher strike rate (98 vs 50).
Mitchell Starc has IPL data (111 runs at a strike rate of 91.74), while Sir James Anderson has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sir James Anderson has taken 991 international wickets compared to Mitchell Starc's 771. Sir James Anderson has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.385 vs 6.505).
Both Mitchell Starc and Sir James Anderson achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Mitchell Starc averages 20.15 compared to Sir James Anderson's 8.96 in that format.
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