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Mitchell Starc vs Suryakumar Yadav — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 65 fantasy pts per match. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) averages 40 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mitchell Starc vs Suryakumar Yadav — 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 | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 65 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 154 | 101 |
| Runs | 0 | 269 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 147.0 |
| Fours | 0 | 28 |
| Sixes | 0 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 0 | 60 |
| Wickets | 11 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 10.18 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 5 | 3 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Starc | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 110 |
| Runs | 98 | 3220 |
| Batting average | 9.80 | 36.59 |
| Strike rate | 98.0 | 162.6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 24 |
| Wickets | 79 | 2 |
| Bowling average | 23.81 | 2.50 |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | 5.00 |
Mitchell Starc vs Suryakumar Yadav 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 10.5 Cr this season. Over 6 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 392 fantasy points, averaging 65 pts per game with a best of 154 pts., and has claimed 11 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.18. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.
International career: Mitchell Starc has scored 579 ODI runs in 126 matches at an average of 12.06, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 240 ODI wickets at an average of 23.59 with an economy of 5.26. In TESTs, he has 2,478 runs across 105 matches (avg 20.5).
Suryakumar Yadav is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 521 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 101 pts. He has scored 269 IPL runs at a strike rate of 147.
International career: Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,220 T20I runs in 110 matches at an average of 36.59, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 2.50 with an economy of 5.00. In ODIs, he has 773 runs across 38 matches (avg 25.8).
Batting edge: Suryakumar Yadav 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 65 pts per game and a best score of 154 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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