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Ben Stokes vs Mitchell Starc: head to head record
Data through 4 January 2026Last updated 4 January 2026
In 27 matches between 2014 and 2026, Ben Stokes scored 282 runs off 480 balls from Mitchell Starc (strike rate 58.8). Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Stokes 16 times, once every 30 balls on average. 71% of the balls were dot balls, and Ben Stokes hit 33 fours and 5 sixes.
Balls
480
27 matches
Runs
282
Dismissals
16
by Mitchell Starc
Strike rate
58.8
Dot balls
71%
Average
17.62
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Test | 18 | 409 | 225 | 14 | 55.0 |
| ODI | 6 | 66 | 55 | 2 | 83.3 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 51 | 86 |
| 2017 | 12 | 20 |
| 2019 | 16 | 23 |
| 2021 | 31 | 66 |
| 2022 | 35 | 45 |
| 2023 | 98 | 125 |
| 2025 | 39 | 108 |
| 2026 | 0 | 6 |
How Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Stokes
- Caught9
- Bowled7
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | Test | The Ashes | 0 | 6 | caught | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 2 | 9 | caught | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 11 | 36 | bowled | Adelaide Oval |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 21 | 49 | – | The Gabba |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 14 | bowled, caught | Perth Stadium |
| 4 Nov 2023 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 21 | 16 | – | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 27 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 12 | 22 | bowled | Kennington Oval |
| 19 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 9 | 9 | – | Old Trafford |
| 6 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 21 | 23 | caught | Headingley |
| 28 Jun 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 35 | 55 | caught | Lord's |
| 12 Oct 2022 | T20I | England tour of Australia | 1 | 3 | – | Manuka Oval |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 7 | 20 | caught, caught | Bellerive Oval |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 27 | 22 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 22 | 26 | bowled | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 25 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 15 | – | The Gabba |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 11 | caught | Old Trafford |
| 25 Jun 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 8 | 12 | bowled | Lord's |
| 10 Jun 2017 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 12 | 20 | – | Edgbaston |
| 13 Sep 2015 | ODI | Australia in England ODI Series | 8 | 6 | – | Old Trafford |
| 5 Sep 2015 | ODI | Australia in England ODI Series | 4 | 2 | – | Lord's |
| 3 Sep 2015 | ODI | Australia in England ODI Series | 2 | 10 | caught | The Rose Bowl |
| 31 Aug 2015 | T20I | International | 1 | 1 | – | Sophia Gardens |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 1 | 4 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 16 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 13 | 26 | – | Lord's |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 22 | 37 | bowled, bowled | Sophia Gardens |
| 2 Feb 2014 | T20I | England in Australia T20I Series | 0 | 1 | – | Stadium Australia |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Stokes?
16 times in 27 matches in the data (2014–2026): caught 9, bowled 7.
What is Ben Stokes's strike rate against Mitchell Starc?
58.8: 282 runs off 480 balls.
How many runs has Ben Stokes scored against Mitchell Starc?
282 runs, with 33 fours and 5 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.