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Mitchell Starc vs Pat Cummins — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Pat Cummins has the edge on the headline numbers: Pat Cummins averages 69 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Mitchell Starc's 68. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 68 fantasy pts per match. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 69 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mitchell Starc vs Pat Cummins — 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 | Mitchell Starc | Pat Cummins |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 69 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 218 |
| Runs | 52 | 133 |
| Strike rate | 49.1 | 70.7 |
| Fours | 6 | 10 |
| Sixes | 1 | 7 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 19 | 75 |
| Wickets | 20 | 19 |
| Economy rate | 5.12 | 4.77 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 5 | 6 |
| Catches | 6 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 3 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Starc | Pat Cummins |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 57 |
| Runs | 98 | 158 |
| Batting average | 9.80 | 10.53 |
| Strike rate | 98.0 | 129.5 |
| Wickets | 79 | 66 |
| Bowling average | 23.81 | 23.58 |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mitchell Starc has played 65 T20Is and Pat Cummins 57. Mitchell Starc has 98 runs at 9.8 (strike rate 98.0), against 158 at 10.5 (129.5) for Pat Cummins, so Pat Cummins has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.74 and Pat Cummins 66; Mitchell Starc has more wickets.
ODI. Mitchell Starc has played 132 ODIs and Pat Cummins 91. Mitchell Starc has 610 runs at 12.0, against 548 at 14.4 for Pat Cummins, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 247 wickets at an economy of 5.26 and Pat Cummins 143; Mitchell Starc has more wickets.
Test. Mitchell Starc has played 107 Tests and Pat Cummins 74. Mitchell Starc has 2,498 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 59.1), against 1,584 at 16.3 (47.1) for Pat Cummins, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 445 wickets at an economy of 3.43 and Pat Cummins 322 at 2.89; Mitchell Starc has more wickets while Pat Cummins is more economical.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Mitchell Starc vs Pat Cummins 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.
Mitchell Starc is a specialist bowler for Delhi Capitals, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 11 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 747 fantasy points, averaging 68 pts per game with a best of 169 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 52 IPL runs at a strike rate of 49.1, and has claimed 20 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.12. He has won Man of the Match 1 time 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).
Pat Cummins is a specialist bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 823 fantasy points, averaging 69 pts per game with a best of 218 pts. He has scored 133 IPL runs at a strike rate of 70.7, picking up 19 IPL wickets at an economy of 4.77. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Pat Cummins has scored 548 ODI runs in 91 matches at an average of 14.42 internationally. He has also taken 143 ODI wickets at an average of 28.90. In TESTs, he has 1,584 runs across 74 matches (avg 16.3).
Batting edge: Pat Cummins 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: Mitchell Starc 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, Pat Cummins is the stronger pick right now with an average of 69 pts per game and a best score of 218 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, Pat Cummins 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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