Mitchell Starc
Australia
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mitchell Aaron Starc
- Born: January 30, 1990 (34 years)
- Birth Place: Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia
- Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Role: Left-arm fast bowler
- Batting Style: Left-handed
- Bowling Style: Left-arm fast
Career Information
- Teams: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Sixers (BBL)
- International Debut:
- ODI Debut: January 19, 2010, vs. West Indies
- T20I Debut: May 7, 2010, vs. Pakistan
- Test Debut: December 1, 2011, vs. New Zealand
- Major Achievements:
- Key player in Australia’s 2015 Cricket World Cup win, finishing as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker
- Known for his pace and lethal yorkers, particularly in limited-overs cricket
- Part of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad
- Consistently one of the top fast bowlers in world cricket, especially in ODIs and T20Is
- Holder of the record for the fastest delivery by an Australian bowler in ODI cricket (160.4 km/h)
- Played a vital role in Australia’s Ashes and Test series wins
ICC Rankings (as of 2024)
- Test: No. 6 (as of 2024)
- ODI: No. 3 (as of 2024)
- T20I: No. 7 (as of 2024)
Bowling Stats (as of 2024)
- ODI Matches: 120+
- ODI Wickets: 210+
- Bowling Average: 22+
- Best Bowling: 6/43 (vs. New Zealand, 2015)
- T20I Matches: 40+
- T20I Wickets: 60+
- Bowling Average: 22+
- Best Bowling: 4/25 (vs. India, 2016)
- Test Matches: 70+
- Test Wickets: 300+
- Bowling Average: 28+
- Best Bowling: 6/50 (vs. South Africa, 2014)
Batting Stats (as of 2024)
- ODI Matches: 120+
- ODI Runs: 600+
- ODI Average: 15+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 2
- Highest Score: 52* (vs. New Zealand, 2016)
- T20I Matches: 40+
- T20I Runs: 100+
- T20I Average: 10+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 0
- Highest Score: 20 (vs. Sri Lanka, 2017)
- Test Matches: 70+
- Test Runs: 500+
- Test Average: 10+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 0
- Highest Score: 25* (vs. England, 2015)
Notable Achievements
- Mitchell Starc is widely regarded as one of the premier fast bowlers in modern cricket, known for his pace, swing, and devastating yorkers.
- He was the key bowler in Australia’s 2015 Cricket World Cup-winning squad, picking up wickets in crucial moments, including a memorable spell in the final.
- Starc’s performances in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup were pivotal in Australia’s progress to the semi-finals, with his ability to take wickets early and in the death overs standing out.
- He has been a dominant force in Australia’s Test cricket team, consistently among the top wicket-takers and one of the leading fast bowlers in world cricket.
- Starc’s pace and ability to bowl match-winning spells have made him a key figure in Australia’s success across all formats.
Mitchell Starc Stats in Champions Trophy
Mitchell Starc has been one of the standout bowlers in the ICC Champions Trophy, particularly for Australia. Here are his statistics from the tournament:
- Matches Played: 3
- Wickets Taken: 6
- Best Bowling: 2/16
- Bowling Average: 17.33
- Economy Rate: 4.14
- Strike Rate: 23.0
- Matches Played: 5
- Wickets Taken: 9
- Best Bowling: 4/43
- Bowling Average: 24.44
- Economy Rate: 5.52
- Strike Rate: 26.5
In total, across the two editions (2013 and 2017), Starc played 8 matches, taking 15 wickets at an average of 21.93 with a solid economy rate of 4.96, showcasing his consistency and ability to bowl in high-pressure matches. His efforts in the 2017 tournament were particularly impressive, as Australia made it to the semi-finals.
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