Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - comparing their stats after 92 Tests

Seasoned left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was named Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling performance in the first Ashes 2025-26 Test against England in Perth. The 35-year-old ran through England's batting line-up with figures of 7-58 from 12.5 overs in the first innings. Courtesy of his bowling heroics, the visitors were bowled out for 172 in 32.5 overs.

After England rolled over Australia for 132 in 45.2 overs in response, Starc came up with another impressive bowling effort in the second innings. He registered figures of 3-55 from 12 overs, while Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett combined to pick up the other seven wickets as England were bowled out for 164. Chasing 205, Travis Head's 83-ball 123 took the Aussies to a thumping eight-wicket win.

In this feature, we compare Starc's Test stats with those for former India left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan. Since Zaheer ended his career with 92 Tests, we compare his stats with those of Starc after the latter had also played 92 matches.

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Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Who has more wickets and a better average after 92 Tests?

After 92 Tests Starc had 372 wickets to his name at an average of 27.55. Of his Test scalps at that stage, 97 came in 22 matches against England at an average of 27.37. He had also claimed 62 wickets in 21 Tests against India at an average of 35 and 51 wickets in nine Tests against Sri Lanka at an average of 19.43.

In 92 Tests, Zaheer claimed 311 wickets at an average of 32.94. The former India seamer picked up 61 wickets in 19 Tests against Australia at an average of 35.59. He also claimed 47 scalps in 13 Tests against New Zealand at an average of 31.44 and 43 wickets in 13 Tests against England at an average of 29.02.

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Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Who has more five-fers after 92 Tests?

After 92 Tests, Starc had 15 five-fers and two 10-wicket match hauls to his credit. His best innings figures at that stage were 6-48, which came against India in Adelaide in December 2024. He had also claimed 6-66 against Pakistan in Adelaide in November 2019. Of his 15 five-fers, six came against Sri Lanka (including two 10-wicket match hauls) and four against England.

(Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Bowling stats comparison after 92 Tests)

In 92 Tests, Zaheer picked up 11 five-fers and one 10-wicket match haul. His best innings figures of 7-87 were registered against Bangladesh in Mirpur in January 2010. He ended up claiming 10 wickets in the Test match. Zaheer also claimed 5-91 against Australia in Bengaluru in October 2008. Of his 11 five-fers, four came against New Zealand and three against Australia.

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Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Who has a better record in wins after 92 Tests?

After 92 Tests, Starc had been part of 52 matches that Australia had won. In winning causes at that stage, he had claimed 228 wickets at an average of 23.50, with eight five-fers and one 10-wicket match haul. Seven of his five-fers and one of his 10-wicket match hauls came in losing causes.

(Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 92 Tests)

Zaheer featured in 38 matches that India won during his Test career. In winning causes, he picked up 149 wickets at an average of 25.77, with five-fers and one ten-wicket match haul. Two of his five-fers came in defeats and four in Test matches that ended in a draw.

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Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Who has a better away record after 92 Tests?

Of his first 92 Tests, Starc played 35 in away conditions. In away Tests, he had claimed 131 wickets at an average of 28.71, with seven five-fers and one ten-wicket match haul. In four neutral Tests, he had 10 wickets at an average of 46.70. Also, in 53 home Tests, Starc had 231 scalps, averaging 26.07, with eight five-fers and one ten-wicket match haul.

(Mitchell Starc vs Zaheer Khan - Away bowling stats comparison after 92 Tests)

Of his 92 Tests, Zaheer played 54 in away conditions. In away Tests, he picked up 207 wickets at an average of 31.47, with eight five-fers and one ten-wicket match haul. In 38 home Tests, Zaheer picked up 104 wickets at an average of 35.87, with the aid of three five-wicket hauls.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert