Over an extensive record of 512 deliveries — enough to draw reliable conclusions across TEST and IPL cricket, Virat Kohli has generally held the upper hand against Mitchell Starc, making 337 runs from 512 deliveries at an average of 56.17.
In IPL cricket, Virat Kohli has never been dismissed by Mitchell Starc, scoring 59 runs from 32 balls at a strike rate of 184.38 — a format where the batter has been almost untouchable. The contrast between IPL and TEST shows how differently this matchup plays out depending on conditions.
Mitchell Starc has dismissed Virat Kohli 6 times across 512 deliveries — one wicket every 85 balls on average. Yet despite 6 dismissals, Virat Kohli has consistently rebuilt and scored heavily — the runs tally of 337 speaks for itself.
While Mitchell Starc has maintained pressure with 68.8% dot balls, Virat Kohli has found enough scoring opportunities to tip the balance in the batter's favour overall. Across the matchup, Virat Kohli has hit 42 fours and 4 sixes, with boundaries contributing 57% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
With over 512 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans 2 formats, giving a complete picture of how Virat Kohli handles Mitchell Starc's style across different match conditions. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.
Virat Kohli has scored 337 runs off 512 balls against Mitchell Starc across TEST and IPL cricket, averaging 56.17 per dismissal with a strike rate of 65.82.
Mitchell Starc has dismissed Virat Kohli 6 times across 512 deliveries in TEST and IPL cricket — one wicket every 85 balls on average.
Virat Kohli holds a slight edge in this rivalry, averaging 56.17 with a strike rate of 65.82 across 512 deliveries. While Mitchell Starc has taken 6 wickets, the overall numbers favour the batter.
Virat Kohli has been unbeaten against Mitchell Starc in IPL cricket, scoring 59 runs from 32 balls at a strike rate of 184.38. This is the format where Virat Kohli has been most dominant in this rivalry.
Virat Kohli has scored at a strike rate of 65.82 against Mitchell Starc across TEST and IPL cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 512 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 42 fours and 4 sixes.
Mitchell Starc has delivered 68.8% dot balls against Virat Kohli across 512 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Virat Kohli has still managed 46 boundaries in the matchup.
Virat Kohli has hit 42 fours and 4 sixes off Mitchell Starc's bowling across TEST and IPL cricket. Boundaries account for 57% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Virat Kohli and Mitchell Starc covers TEST and IPL cricket, totalling 512 balls faced. Stats are available for each format individually in the Format Breakdown tab above.