Meet the Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc!

Cricket is a sport that almost everyone loves, especially those who are sports enthusiasts. It is renowned across the globe as a unique blend of strategy, skill, and years of tradition. Not a lot has really changed since the yesteryears, the game is still played between two teams, and the game still manages to capture the spirit in the charged formats Tof wenty20 and the Test matches. However, what might have changed is the way players play, or the celebration of only big names. 

In the 21st century, there is so much talent that with discipline, practice, and a lot of skill, becoming a cricketer is everyone’s dream. Among today’s leading stars stands Mitchell Starc, who impresses with his prowess. Get updates on Mitchell Starc’s wife, his age, net worth, and much more.

Biography Overview 

Mitchell Aaron Starc is an Australian international cricketer who is quite prominent and renowned globally, especially for his left-arm fast bowling skills and for lower-order left-hand batting. 

Name	Mitchell Aaron Starc
Age	35 years old
Birthdate	30th January 1990
Birth place	Baulkham Hills, Sydney
Profession	Cricketer
Net Worth	INR 208 to 330 crore

Mitchell Starc Age

Starc was born on 30th January 1990. He is 35 years old. Given his birthday was in January, his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Mitchell Starc Height

Known for his strong build, Mitchell has a medium height of 6 feet 5 inches or 197 cm. His weight is 95 kg or 198 lbs, which complements his athletic physique quite well. He has both black hair and greenish black eyes.

Early Life

Mitchell was born in Baulkham Hills in Sydney, Australia. He was raised by Paul Starc and Liz Starc. As a child, he grew up with three other siblings: his younger brother Brandon, who is an Olympic high jumper, and two younger sisters, Amanda and Tayla Starc. 

While growing up in the Sydney suburbs of Licombe, Mitchell was always into sports, especially since his family quite loved it too. He was passionate about cricket from childhood and used to be a wicketkeeper for his junior club. His father, Paul, who was a cricket coach, played a rather pivotal role in shaping his passion for cricket.

Education

In terms of his education, Mitchell has not given a lot of details but we do know that he attended Homebush Boys High School in Sydney, and he also played representative cricket while attending this school. 

Career

Domestic Cricket 

Mitchell’s domestic career began when he played in a bowl in his home state, New South Wales. He quickly made a reputation for being a fast bowler, but his breakthrough came in Australia’s One-Day tournament, where he took 26 wickets in just 6 matches with an average of 8.12, which highlighted his potential as a strike bowler. This got him selected for higher honors, and he continued to be a mainstay player for NSW in both the Sheffield Shield, which is first-class cricket, and the Marsh One Day Cups. 

International Cricket, 

Mitchell’s international career trajectory began back in 2010, when he made his debut for Australia as a left-arm fast bowler. His first match helped him get established as a formidable force to reckon with across various formats. 

His game, however, was disturbed thanks to several injuries at first, but Mitchell quickly made a global impact in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. In this match, he had managed to finish as Player of the Tournament with 22 wickets, at an impressive average of 10.18. 

In 2019, he repeated this feat and set a record of 27 wickets, which was the highest in a single edition, and continued to dominate Australia’s win even for the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, and subsequently the 2023 World Cup too.

Mitchell Starc has become a notable player to give as high as 150 to 200 wickets in ODIs, and 50 wickets in the World Cups. As of July 2025, he easily ranks in Australia’s fourth-highest wicket-taker both in Tests and ODIs. 

Mitchell Starc IPL

Mitchell’s IPL journey has been highlighted by his high-impact performances despite being interrupted by injuries or international duties. 

Starc made his impact on the IPL by playing for three franchises in the Indian Premier League –  Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals. In 2014, he joined RCB  but sustained a knee injury at the start of the 2015 season. However, he finished the season with 20 wickets, but these injuries and his national team commitments meant that he missed more of the IPL season than he actually played.

In fact, he skipped IPL in 2016 because of a foot fracture, and parted ways with RCB in 2017 to manage his other commitments.

In 2018, he was once again brought to IPL when he was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders, but he ended up missing the entire season due to a sustained injury, and as a result, he was released from the contract in the 2019 season. 

The Year 2024, he was once again brought back to IPL, when he was acquired by KKR at an all-time-high auction price of INR 24.75 crores, which was actually the highest for an auction price. It is seen that he was quite significant in KKR’s victory in the 2024 finals, taking 2 wickets and 14 runs. 

For the 2025 season, Mitchell had been acquired by the Delhi Capitals for an auction price of INR 11.75 crores, and he led the team to a crucial win.

Year	Team Acquired	Auction Price
2014, 2015, 2017	Royal Challengers Bangalore	INR 5 crores
2018	Kolkata Knight Riders	INR 9.4 crores
2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	INR 24.75 crores
2025	Delhi Capitals	INR 11.75 crores

Mitchell Starc Stats 

Bowling Stats 

Details	M	O	W	BB	5w	Avg	Econ	Mdn	Runs
ODI	127	1085.2	244	6/28	9	23.41	5.26	56	5711
Test	100	3182.2	402	6/9	16	27.02	3.41	607	10863
T20I	65	243	79	4/20	0	23.81	7.74	2	1881

Bowling and Fielding Stats

Details	M	Inns	Runs	HS	Avg	50s	100	SR	NO	4s	6s	CT	ST
ODI	127	75	577	52	12.02	1	0	77.55	27	42	14	46	0
Test	100	147	2322	99	20.19	11	0	59.25	32	231	49	45	0
T20I	65	21	98	14	9.8	0	0	98	11	4	2	22	0

Mitchell Starc Net Worth

With a reported net worth of INR 208 to 330  crores, Mitchell has become one of the leading men in cricket. His net worth includes his high-value contracts with the Australian national team and his substantial earnings from IPL auctions. 

His car collection includes a Lamborghini Huracan EVO, a Jaguar F-Type and a Mercedes-Benz G-class.

In addition to this, Mitchell earns revenue from endorsements with huge brands like Audi, Raydel, ASICS, Kookaburra, Van Heusen and more. He also earns via paid promotions and advertisements.

Social Media Presence

Social Media Platform	Handle	Followers
Instagram	mstarc56	1 million followers

Personal Life

Mitchell Starc Wife

Mitchell’s wife is Alyssa Healy, who is also a celebrated and professional Australian cricketer. She was born on 24th March 1990 and is a right-handed batter and wicketkeeper. She is currently heading the position of captain of the Australian women’s national team.

Not a lot is known about his personal life but we know that Mitchell is married to Alyssa Healey, a celebrated cricketer and wicket-keeper from Australia.

They met for the first time as children, when both were playing for the Northern Districts. In fact, their shared passion for the game is what really laid the foundation for their successful relationship.

In 2015, the couple got engaged and married the next year on 15th April. Neither Alyssa and Mitchell don’t have any kids yet, because they are still dealing with their respective demanding jobs.

Conclusion

In the 21st century, Mitchell certainly stands out as one of the most celebrated and talented bowlers, who is known to be quite fast as well. He is a cornerstone for Australia’s golden generation, and he has made not just his country proud, but he is also a role model for every cricket enthusiast across the globe.

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