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Mitchell Starc vs Rishabh Pant: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Mitchell Starc has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Starc averages 94 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Rishabh Pant's 62. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 94 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mitchell Starc vs Rishabh Pant · 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 | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 94 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 337 | 197 |
| Runs | 75 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 39.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 9 | 54 |
| Sixes | 1 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 19 | 105 |
| Wickets | 33 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 4.32 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 9 | 0 |
| Catches | 9 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 20 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Starc | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 76 |
| Runs | 98 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 9.80 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 98.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 79 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.81 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mitchell Starc has played 65 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Mitchell Starc has 98 runs at 9.8 (strike rate 98.0), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Mitchell Starc also bowls: 79 wickets at an economy of 7.74, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Mitchell Starc has played 132 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Mitchell Starc has 610 runs at 12.0, against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Starc 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 1 and 5. Mitchell Starc also bowls: 247 wickets at an economy of 5.26, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Mitchell Starc has played 107 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Mitchell Starc has 2,498 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 59.1), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Starc 0, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 13 and 20. Mitchell Starc also bowls: 445 wickets at an economy of 3.43, while Rishabh Pant has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: Rishabh Pant
- His 89 not out at the Gabba in January 2021 sealed a series win in a ground where Australia had not lost a Test since 1988.
- In June 2025 at Headingley he became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test in England, and only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to do it anywhere.
- He holds the record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter.
- Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction, the highest price in IPL history.
🧠Quick quiz: Mitchell Starc and Rishabh Pant
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- 1. At which ground did Pant's 89 not out win a Test in January 2021?
- 2. What did Pant do at Headingley in June 2025?
Mitchell Starc vs Rishabh Pant 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 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1216 fantasy points, averaging 94 pts per game with a best of 337 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 75 IPL runs at a strike rate of 39.1, and has claimed 33 IPL wickets with an economy of 4.32. 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).
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. He has scored 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
Batting edge: Rishabh Pant 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, Mitchell Starc is the stronger pick right now with an average of 94 pts per game and a best score of 337 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.
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