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Glenn McGrath vs Mitchell Starc — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Starc averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Glenn McGrath's 0. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Glenn McGrath (Delhi Capitals) averages 0 fantasy pts per match. Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Glenn McGrath
💙 DC · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Starc
💙 DC · 9 cr
🏏
Glenn McGrath
💙 Delhi Capitals
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Mitchell Starc
💙 Delhi Capitals
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
169
Best FP
71.8
Pts/Cr
46
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Mitchell Starc
63 higher avg pts · 169 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Glenn McGrath
VS
🏏 Mitchell Starc
T20I Career Overview
2Matches65
🏏 Batting
5Runs98
5.00Batting Avg9.80
41.67Strike Rate98.00
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴2
5
Best Score
14
🎳 Bowling
5Wickets79
15.80Bowling Avg23.81
9.88Economy Rate7.74
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/31
Best Figures
4/20
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Glenn McGrath 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticGlenn McGrathMitchell Starc
Matches011
Avg fantasy points063
Best fantasy score0169
Runs046
Strike rate0.056.8
Fours05
Sixes01
Highest score019
Wickets018
Economy rate0.005.68
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches06
Total dismissals07
International career — T20I
StatisticGlenn McGrathMitchell Starc
Matches265
Runs598
Batting average5.009.80
Strike rate41.798.0
Wickets579
Bowling average15.8023.81
Economy rate9.887.74

📋 Format by format

T20I. Glenn McGrath has played 2 T20Is and Mitchell Starc 65. Glenn McGrath has 5 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 41.7), against 98 at 9.8 (98.0) for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Glenn McGrath has 5 wickets at an economy of 9.88 and Mitchell Starc 79 at 7.74; Mitchell Starc has more wickets.

ODI. Glenn McGrath has played 250 ODIs and Mitchell Starc 132. Glenn McGrath has 115 runs at 3.8 (strike rate 48.7), against 610 at 12.0 for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Glenn McGrath has 381 wickets at an economy of 3.88 and Mitchell Starc 247 at 5.26; Glenn McGrath has more wickets.

Test. Glenn McGrath has played 124 Tests and Mitchell Starc 107. Glenn McGrath has 641 runs at 7.4 (strike rate 40.8), against 2,498 at 20.3 (59.1) for Mitchell Starc, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Glenn McGrath has 563 wickets at an economy of 2.50 and Mitchell Starc 445 at 3.43; Glenn McGrath has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Glenn McGrath
Evenly matched
🏏 Mitchell Starc
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mitchell Starc
63 avg pts · 169 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Glenn McGrath
Captaining Mitchell Starc gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Glenn McGrath vs Mitchell Starc — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Glenn McGrath has scored 5 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 15.80 with an economy of 9.88.

T20I career: Mitchell Starc has scored 98 T20I runs in 65 matches at an average of 9.80. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 23.81 with an economy of 7.74.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Starc is the stronger pick with an average of 63 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Mitchell Starc has the edge with a higher average of 63 fantasy points per game. Mitchell Starc leads in runs scored (46 runs). Overall Mitchell Starc is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Glenn McGrath vs Mitchell Starc — who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Starc is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 63 pts per game with a best score of 169 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (56.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Glenn McGrath and Mitchell Starc?

Glenn McGrath costs 8 Cr and Mitchell Starc costs 9 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Glenn McGrath and Mitchell Starc won?

In IPL 2026, Glenn McGrath has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Mitchell Starc has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Starc is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Delhi Capitals are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Delhi Capitals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has more T20I runs: Glenn McGrath has 5 in 2 matches (average 5.0) and Mitchell Starc has 98 in 65 (average 9.8).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has more T20I wickets: Glenn McGrath has 5 at an average of 15.8 and Mitchell Starc has 79 at 23.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has more ODI runs: Glenn McGrath has 115 in 250 matches (average 3.8) and Mitchell Starc has 610 in 132 (average 12.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Glenn McGrath has more ODI wickets: Glenn McGrath has 381 at an average of 22.0 and Mitchell Starc has 247 at 23.1.

Who has more Test runs, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Mitchell Starc has more Test runs: Glenn McGrath has 641 in 124 matches (average 7.4) and Mitchell Starc has 2,498 in 107 (average 20.3).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Glenn McGrath or Mitchell Starc?

Glenn McGrath has more Test wickets: Glenn McGrath has 563 at an average of 21.6 and Mitchell Starc has 445 at 26.1.
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