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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 81 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 81 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 | 8 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 169 |
| Runs | 34 | 19 |
| Strike rate | 130.8 | 40.4 |
| Fours | 3 | 2 |
| Sixes | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 15 | 19 |
| Wickets | 28 | 18 |
| Economy rate | 7.92 | 5.65 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 5 |
| Catches | 1 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 6 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Mitchell Starc |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 65 |
| Runs | 67 | 98 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 9.80 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | 98.0 |
| Wickets | 85 | 79 |
| Bowling average | 24.41 | 23.81 |
| Economy rate | 7.05 | 7.74 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
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 7.92. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 552 ODI runs in 120 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 85 T20I wickets internationally.
Mitchell Starc is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 10 Cr. Across 8 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 646 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. He has scored 19 IPL runs at a strike rate of 40.4, picking up 18 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.65. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Mitchell Starc has scored 577 ODI runs in 127 matches at an average of 12.02, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 244 ODI wickets at an average of 23.41 with an economy of 5.26. In TESTs, he has 2,498 runs across 107 matches (avg 20.1).
Batting edge: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 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 81 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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