Mitchell Starc is an Australian international cricketer who represents Australia and New South Wales. He bowls fast with his left arm and bats lower down the order as a left-hander. His quickest ball has been measured at over 160.4 km/h, the fastest delivery ever recorded in a Test match.
Starc started his international career in 2010. He played a major role in Australia’s title win and was named Player of the Tournament. He was also part of the squad that won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. He became the costliest player in IPL auction history in 2024 and won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders, finishing with 17 wickets that season.
Mitchell Starc Records and Achievements
Mitchell Starc became only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath to play 100 Test matches. He became the fourth Australian bowler to take 400 Test wickets. He took 22 wickets at an average of 10.18 in the 2015 World Cup and was named Player of the Tournament. He took 27 wickets in the 2019 World Cup and 16 wickets in the 2023 World Cup, helping Australia win the title.
Starc recorded his best Test match figures of 11 for 94 in Galle and took 24 wickets in that series. He took 22 wickets in the 2017–18 Ashes series. He won the Allan Border Medal as Australia’s men’s player of the year after the 2021–22 season. He took 44 wickets in the first World Test Championship cycle and 55 wickets in the next cycle. He took his 300th Test wicket in 2022 and reached 400 Test wickets in 2025 against the West Indies.
Mitchell Starc Career Stats
Mitchell has played 104 Test matches and has taken 428 Test wickets. He has taken 20 four-wicket hauls, 18 five-wicket hauls, and 3 ten-wicket match hauls. With the bat in Tests, he has scored 2,473 runs with 13 fifties.
In ODIs, Starc has played 130 matches. He has taken 247 wickets, with a best of 6 for 28. He has 12 four-wicket hauls and 9 five-wicket hauls in this format. He has scored 583 ODI runs, including one fifty.
In T20 internationals, he has played 65 matches and taken 79 wickets. His best T20I figures are 4 for 20. He has scored 98 runs, with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 104 | 428 | 7/58 | 20 | 18 | 3 |
| ODIs | 130 | 247 | 6/28 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| T20Is | 65 | 79 | 4/20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 104 | 2473 | 0 | 13 | 255 | 49 |
| ODIs | 130 | 583 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 14 |
| T20Is | 65 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Mitchell Starc’s Personal Life
Mitchell Starc’s parents are Paul and Liz Starc. His father, Paul Starc, worked as a coach and club secretary for the Berala under-10s team and also helped many young players in the local area. Paul Starc died from cancer on February 23, 2021.
Mitchell Starc has a brother named Brandon Starc. Brandon is an Australian high jumper. He trains in Sydney under coach Alex Stewart and is supported by the New South Wales Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport.
Mitchell Starc also has two sisters, Amanda Starc and Taylah Starc. He grew up in Lidcombe in western Sydney along with his brother and sisters. All four siblings were active in sports during their childhood.
Mitchell Starc Contract
Mitchell was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction held on November 24 in Jeddah. Kolkata Knight Riders previously bought him for Rs 24.75 crore, which was a record price at that time.
Mitchell Starc has signed with the Sydney Sixers and is set to play his first Big Bash League match in 11 years. He last played in the BBL during the first season in 2011–12, when he also made his Test debut and helped the Sixers win the final. He made it clear that he does not want any changes to the BBL schedule that affect Australia’s Test summer.
Mitchell Starc Net Worth
Mitchell Starc’s net worth is estimated at around Rs 208 crore. He owns a luxury house in Terrey Hills, New South Wales. The house is worth 24 million Australian dollars, which is about Rs 138 crore. He bought this property in 2023 after selling his earlier home for around Rs 46 crore. Starc also owns several expensive cars. These include a Lamborghini Huracan EVO, a Jaguar F-Type, an Audi SQ7, and a Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
FAQs
Q. How rich is Mitchell Starc?
A. Mitchell net worth is about ₹208 crore (as of 2025).
Q. What is Mitchell Starc’s fastest ball speed?
A. Mitchell usual pace is around 140–141 km/h (about 87 mph).
Q. Does Mitchell Starc have children?
A. No. Mitchel and Alyssa Healy do not have children yet.
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