Batter vs bowler · all formats
Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc: head to head record
Data through 4 January 2026Last updated 4 January 2026
Joe Root faced 898 balls from Mitchell Starc in the data (2013–2026), scoring 535 runs at a strike rate of 59.6. Mitchell Starc dismissed Joe Root 14 times, once every 64 balls on average. 70% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 70 fours and 0 sixes.
Balls
898
39 matches
Runs
535
Dismissals
14
by Mitchell Starc
Strike rate
59.6
Dot balls
70%
Average
38.21
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 13 | 128 | 110 | 3 | 85.9 |
| Test | 25 | 766 | 417 | 11 | 54.4 |
| T20I | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 200.0 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 38 | 113 |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 |
| 2015 | 128 | 174 |
| 2017 | 57 | 93 |
| 2018 | 60 | 110 |
| 2019 | 45 | 46 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 39 | 90 |
| 2022 | 25 | 28 |
| 2023 | 67 | 88 |
| 2025 | 36 | 77 |
| 2026 | 32 | 59 |
How Mitchell Starc dismissed Joe Root
- Caught11
- Lbw2
- Bowled1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | Test | The Ashes | 32 | 59 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 2 | 9 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 4 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 29 | 55 | caught | The Gabba |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 0 | 9 | caught, bowled | Perth Stadium |
| 4 Nov 2023 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 8 | 10 | caught | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 27 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 25 | 24 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 19 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 15 | 19 | – | Old Trafford |
| 6 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 9 | 18 | – | Headingley |
| 28 Jun 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 10 | 17 | caught | Lord's |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 20 | 19 | – | Bellerive Oval |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 5 | 9 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 19 | 29 | caught | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 4 | 27 | caught | Adelaide Oval |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 16 | 34 | – | The Gabba |
| 16 Sep 2020 | ODI | Australia tour of England | 0 | 1 | lbw | Old Trafford |
| 13 Sep 2020 | ODI | Australia tour of England | 0 | 15 | – | Old Trafford |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Test | The Ashes | 14 | 16 | – | Old Trafford |
| 11 Jul 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 27 | 25 | – | Edgbaston |
| 25 Jun 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 4 | 5 | lbw | Lord's |
| 28 Jan 2018 | ODI | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 10 | 12 | – | Perth Stadium |
| 21 Jan 2018 | ODI | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 2 | 3 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 19 Jan 2018 | ODI | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 7 | 10 | – | The Gabba |
| 14 Jan 2018 | ODI | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 8 | 14 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 4 Jan 2018 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 33 | 71 | caught | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 2 Dec 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 24 | 45 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Test | England tour of Australia and New Zealand | 21 | 39 | – | The Gabba |
| 10 Jun 2017 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 12 | 9 | – | Edgbaston |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 13 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 30 | 50 | caught | Trent Bridge |
| 29 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 16 | 21 | caught | Edgbaston |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Test | The Ashes | 53 | 71 | caught | Sophia Gardens |
| 23 Jan 2015 | ODI | Carlton Mid One-Day International Tri-Series | 21 | 13 | – | Bellerive Oval |
| 16 Jan 2015 | ODI | Carlton Mid One-Day International Tri-Series | 5 | 6 | – | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 31 Jan 2014 | T20I | England in Australia T20I Series | 8 | 4 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 21 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 24 | 55 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 1 Aug 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 0 | 12 | – | Old Trafford |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 41 | caught | Trent Bridge |
| 8 Jun 2013 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 6 | 5 | – | Edgbaston |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Mitchell Starc dismissed Joe Root?
14 times in 39 matches in the data (2013–2026): caught 11, lbw 2, bowled 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Mitchell Starc?
59.6: 535 runs off 898 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Mitchell Starc?
535 runs, with 70 fours and 0 sixes.
Player pages
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.