Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - comparing their stats after 101 Tests

Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc came up with a brilliant bowling performance in the first Ashes Test against England in Perth. He registered figures of 7-58 from 12.5 overs after England decided to bat first after winning the toss in the game. Thanks to Starc's brilliance, Australia knocked over England for 172 in just 32.5 overs in the first innings.

England hit back in sensational fashion and rolled over the Aussies for 132 in 45.2 overs. Starc, however, delivered another impactful effort in the second innings to bring the hosts right back into the contest. The left-arm pacer picked up 3-55 from 12 overs to claim 10 wickets in the match. Travis Head's blazing 123 off 83 balls then lifted Australia to victory by eight wickets in a chase of 205.

Starc has so far featured in 101 Test matches. In the wake of his brilliance in Perth, we compare his stats with those of Indian legend Kapil Dev after the latter had also played 101 Tests.

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Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Who has more wickets and a better average after 101 Tests?

In 101 Tests, Starc has picked up 412 wickets at an average of 26.64. Of his wickets, 107 have come in 23 matches against England at an average of 25.86. He has also claimed 66 wickets in 23 Tests against India at an average of 35.84 and 57 scalps in 11 Tests against Sri Lanka at an average of 18.89.

After 101 Tests, Kapil had 357 wickets to his name at an average of 28.92. Of his scalps, 97 came in 27 matches against Pakistan at an average of 29.49. He had also claimed 89 wickets in 25 Tests against West Indies, averaging 24.89 and 71 scalps in 21 Tests against England at an average of 36.56.

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Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Who has more five-fers after 101 Tests?

In 101 Tests, Starc has claimed 17 five-fers and three 10-wicket match hauls. His best of 7-58 came against England in Perth in the recently concluded Ashes Test. The left-arm pacer also picked up 6-48 against India in Adelaide in December 2024. Of his 17 five-fers, six have come against Sri Lanka (including two 10-wicket match hauls) and five against England.

Player	Wickets	Average	BBI	BBM	5w	10w
Mitchell Starc	412	26.64	7-58	11-94	17	3
Kapil Dev	357	28.92	9-83	11-146	21	2

(Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Bowling stats comparison after 101 Tests)

After 101 Tests, Kapil had 21 five-fers and two 10-wicket match hauls to his name. His best innings figures of 9-83 were registered against West Indies in Ahmedabad in November 1983. He had also claimed 8-85 against Pakistan in Lahore in January 1983. Of his five-fers at that stage, seven came against Pakistan, five against Australia and four each against England and West Indies.

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Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Who has a better record in wins after 101 Tests?

Starc has been part of 60 Tests that Australia have won. In winning causes, he had claimed 263 wickets at an average of 22.71, with 10 five-fers and two 10-wicket match hauls. Seven of his five-fers and one of his 10-wicket match hauls (5-44 & 6-50 against Sri Lanka in Galle in August 2016) came in losses.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	BBM	5w	10w
Mitchell Starc	60	263	22.71	7-58	10-100	10	2
Kapil Dev	15	68	17.45	7-56	11-146	3	1

(Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 101 Tests)

After 101 Tests, Kapil was part of 15 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 68 wickets at an average of 17.45, with three five-fers and one 10-wicket match haul. Eight of his five-fers and one of his 10-wicket match hauls (1-52 & 9-83 against West Indies in Ahmedabad in November 1983) came in losses. As many as 10 of his five-fers were registered in drawn Tests.

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Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Who has a better away record after 101 Tests?

Starc has played 40 away Tests. In away conditions, he has 152 wickets at an average of 26.77, with eight five-fers and one 10-wicket match haul. He has claimed 15 wickets in five neutral Tests. Further, in 56 home games, Starc has picked up 245 scalps at an average of 25.84, with nine five-fers and two 10-wicket match hauls.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	BBM	5w	10w
Mitchell Starc	40	152	26.77	6-9	11-94	8	1
Kapil Dev	44	158	31.17	8-85	8-85	10	0

(Mitchell Starc vs Kapil Dev - Away bowling stats comparison after 101 Tests)

Of his first 101 Tests, Kapil played 44 in away conditions. In away Tests, he had 158 scalps at an average of 31.17, with 10 five-fers. In 57 home Tests, the former India captain had claimed 199 wickets at an average of 27.15, with the aid of 11 five-fers and two 10-wicket match hauls.