Tillakaratne Dilshan vs Mitchell Starc
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Tillakaratne Dilshan vs Mitchell Starc: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Tillakaratne Dilshan leads this head-to-head 19–0 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Tillakaratne Dilshan averages 40.99 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Tillakaratne Dilshan leads with an average of 39.27 versus Mitchell Starc's 11.66 — a massive gap of 27.61 runs per dismissal. Tillakaratne Dilshan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (10,290 vs 583). Tillakaratne Dilshan's 22 ODI centuries to Mitchell Starc's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Tillakaratne Dilshan holds the edge — averaging 28.19 at a strike rate of 120.48, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at SR 98. In the IPL, Tillakaratne Dilshan leads with 1,153 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 154 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, Tillakaratne Dilshan leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (40.99 vs 20.15) and ODI average (39.27 vs 11.66), Tillakaratne Dilshan makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Tillakaratne Dilshan vs Mitchell Starc
Tillakaratne Dilshan leads 19–0 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Tillakaratne Dilshan has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (40.99) and ODI cricket (39.27).
Tillakaratne Dilshan holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 39.27 with 10290 runs, compared to Mitchell Starc's average of 11.66 and 583 runs. Tillakaratne Dilshan has also scored more ODI centuries (22 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Tillakaratne Dilshan averages 40.99 versus Mitchell Starc's 20.15 — a massive gap of 20.84 runs per dismissal. Tillakaratne Dilshan has accumulated 5,492 Test runs including 16 centuries.
In T20Is, Tillakaratne Dilshan averages 28.19 at a strike rate of 120.48, while Mitchell Starc averages 9.8 at a strike rate of 98. Tillakaratne Dilshan has the higher strike rate (120.48 vs 98).
Tillakaratne Dilshan leads in IPL run-scoring with 1,153 runs at a strike rate of 114.5, compared to Mitchell Starc's 111 runs. Tillakaratne Dilshan also leads in IPL sixes (24 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 Tillakaratne Dilshan's 154. Tillakaratne Dilshan has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.08 vs 6.505).
Both Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mitchell Starc achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Tillakaratne Dilshan averages 40.99 compared to Mitchell Starc's 20.15 in that format.
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