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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Mitchell Starc — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Starc has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Starc averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Mitchell Starc — Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Mitchell Starc |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 11 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 169 |
| Runs | 34 | 52 |
| Strike rate | 130.8 | 49.1 |
| Fours | 3 | 6 |
| Sixes | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 15 | 19 |
| Wickets | 28 | 18 |
| Economy rate | 7.95 | 5.60 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 5 |
| Catches | 1 | 6 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 7 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Mitchell Starc |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 87 | 65 |
| Runs | 67 | 98 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 9.80 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | 98.0 |
| Wickets | 90 | 79 |
| Bowling average | 23.10 | 23.81 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.74 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 87 T20Is and Mitchell Starc 65. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 runs at 8.4 (strike rate 71.3), against 98 at 9.8 (98.0) for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 90 wickets and Mitchell Starc 79 at 7.74; Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more wickets.
ODI. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 121 ODIs and Mitchell Starc 132. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 73.9), against 610 at 12.0 for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 141 wickets at an economy of 5.10 and Mitchell Starc 247 at 5.26; Mitchell Starc has more wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is more economical.
Test. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and Mitchell Starc 107. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 22.1 (strike rate 45.1), against 2,498 at 20.3 (59.1) for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 63 wickets at an economy of 2.95 and Mitchell Starc 445 at 3.43; Mitchell Starc has more wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar is more economical.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Mitchell Starc is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a specialist bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 973 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 34 IPL runs at a strike rate of 130.8, and has claimed 28 IPL wickets with an economy of 7.95. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 ODI runs in 121 matches at an average of 14.15, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 141 ODI wickets at an average of 34.94 with an economy of 5.10. He has taken 90 T20I wickets internationally.
Mitchell Starc is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 9 Cr. Across 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 697 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 52 IPL runs at a strike rate of 49.1, picking up 18 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.60. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Mitchell Starc has scored 610 ODI runs in 132 matches at an average of 11.96, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 247 ODI wickets at an average of 23.13 with an economy of 5.26. In TESTs, he has 2,498 runs across 107 matches (avg 20.3).
Batting edge: Mitchell Starc leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Starc is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 169 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Mitchell Starc is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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