Rahul Dravid vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Rahul Dravid vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Rahul Dravid leads this head-to-head 14–3 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Rahul Dravid averages 52.31 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Rahul Dravid leads with an average of 39.17 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 27.51 runs per dismissal. Rahul Dravid has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (10,889 vs 583). Rahul Dravid's 12 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Rahul Dravid holds the edge — averaging 31 at a strike rate of 147.62, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Rahul Dravid leads with 2,174 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 5 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, Rahul Dravid leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (52.31 vs 20.15) and ODI average (39.17 vs 11.66), Rahul Dravid makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Rahul Dravid vs Mitchell Starc
Rahul Dravid leads 14–3 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rahul Dravid has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (52.31) and ODI cricket (39.17).
Rahul Dravid holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 39.17 with 10889 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Rahul Dravid has also scored more ODI centuries (12 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Rahul Dravid averages 52.31 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 32.16 runs per dismissal. Rahul Dravid has accumulated 13,288 Test runs including 36 centuries.
In T20Is, Rahul Dravid averages 31 at a strike rate of 147.62, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Rahul Dravid has the higher strike rate (147.62 vs 98).
Rahul Dravid leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,174 runs at a strike rate of 115.52, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Rahul Dravid also leads in IPL sixes (28 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 Rahul Dravid's 5. Rahul Dravid has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.48 vs 6.505).
Both Rahul Dravid and Mitchell Starc achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Rahul Dravid averages 52.31 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15 in that format.
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