Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc are two of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket. They have consistently performed well across all formats: ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. This article compares their performance in different stages of ODIs, T20Is, and Tests to see who comes out on top.
ODI Career Comparison
Players
Matches
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
89
149
23.55
30.70
4.59
Mitchell Starc
121
236
22.96
26.40
5.21
Analysis: Starc has a slight edge over Bumrah in ODIs, with a better average and strike rate, though Bumrah’s economy is superior.
T20I Career Comparison
Players
Matches
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
70
89
17.74
16.90
6.27
Mitchell Starc
65
79
23.81
18.40
7.74
Analysis: Bumrah is more effective in T20Is, excelling in all metrics, especially in economy and average.
Test Career Comparison
Players
Matches
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
36
159
20.70
45.17
2.75
Mitchell Starc
81
332
27.64
48.00
3.38
Analysis: Bumrah shines in Test cricket, with a significantly lower average and economy, while Starc has more wickets but at a higher cost.
Analysis: Bumrah’s economy in powerplays is better in both ODIs and T20Is, though Starc edges him slightly in strike rate.
Middle Overs
ODI Comparison:
Players
Innings
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
83
34
33.70
44.50
4.54
Mitchell Starc
117
91
25.20
30.70
4.93
T20I Comparison:
Players
Innings
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
41
18
17.80
17.70
6.04
Mitchell Starc
46
18
26.10
19.20
8.17
Analysis: Bumrah’s economy remains superior in the middle overs, but Starc’s wicket-taking ability is more pronounced in ODIs.
Death Overs
ODI Comparison:
Players
Innings
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
66
70
15.40
16.00
5.78
Mitchell Starc
73
66
17.00
15.60
6.55
T20I Comparison:
Players
Innings
Wickets
Bowling Average
Strike Rate
Economy
Jasprit Bumrah
58
41
13.70
12.10
6.82
Mitchell Starc
47
29
20.80
13.10
9.51
Analysis: Bumrah dominates the death overs in both formats, particularly in T20Is, with a better average, strike rate, and economy.
Conclusion
In ODIs, Mitchell Starc appears to have a slight edge, while in T20Is, Jasprit Bumrah is the superior bowler. The Test statistics show Bumrah’s exceptional skill, making him one of the best fast bowlers in this format. Overall, while Starc excels in certain areas, Bumrah’s consistency across formats makes him a more complete bowler.
