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Mitchell Starc vs Trent Boult — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Mitchell Starc has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Starc averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Trent Boult's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) averages 63 fantasy pts per match. Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians) averages 53 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Mitchell Starc vs Trent Boult — 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 | Trent Boult |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 63 | 53 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 199 |
| Runs | 52 | 10 |
| Strike rate | 49.1 | 100.0 |
| Fours | 6 | 0 |
| Sixes | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 19 | 7 |
| Wickets | 18 | 26 |
| Economy rate | 5.60 | 7.67 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 5 | 5 |
| Catches | 6 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 6 |
| Statistic | Mitchell Starc | Trent Boult |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 65 | 61 |
| Runs | 98 | 58 |
| Batting average | 9.80 | 8.29 |
| Strike rate | 98.0 | 101.8 |
| Wickets | 79 | 83 |
| Bowling average | 23.81 | 21.43 |
| Economy rate | 7.74 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Mitchell Starc has played 65 T20Is and Trent Boult 61. Mitchell Starc has 98 runs at 9.8 (strike rate 98.0), against 58 at 8.3 (101.8) for Trent Boult, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.74 and Trent Boult 83; Trent Boult has more wickets.
ODI. Mitchell Starc has played 132 ODIs and Trent Boult 114. Mitchell Starc has 610 runs at 12.0, against 216 at 9.0 (77.4) for Trent Boult, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 247 wickets at an economy of 5.26 and Trent Boult 211; Mitchell Starc has more wickets.
Test. Mitchell Starc has played 107 Tests and Trent Boult 78. Mitchell Starc has 2,498 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 59.1), against 759 at 15.8 (60.0) for Trent Boult, so Mitchell Starc has scored more. With the ball, Mitchell Starc has 445 wickets at an economy of 3.43 and Trent Boult 317 at 3.00; Mitchell Starc has more wickets while Trent Boult is more economical.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Mitchell Starc vs Trent Boult 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 697 fantasy points, averaging 63 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 18 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.60. 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).
Trent Boult is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1064 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 199 pts. He has scored 10 IPL runs at a strike rate of 100, picking up 26 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.67. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Trent Boult has scored 216 ODI runs in 114 matches at an average of 9.00 internationally. He has also taken 211 ODI wickets at an average of 24.38. In TESTs, he has 759 runs across 78 matches (avg 15.8).
Batting edge: Mitchell Starc 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: Trent Boult 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 63 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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