In his second IPL season, Mitchell Starc made a big impact with RCB. He helped lead the pace attack, and one of his standout performances came against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad in 2015. Starc took 3 wickets for just 22 runs, including two crucial dismissals in one over. His efforts restricted RR to 130/9, helping RCB win by 9 wickets.
Dominating Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Also in 2015, Starc showcased his skills against CSK in Chennai. He began the match by bowling a wicket-maiden, getting rid of Dwayne Smith early. Despite conceding some runs in his second over, Starc bounced back in the final over of the innings, taking two wickets and helping RCB to a strong victory.
Strong Return with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
After a nine-year IPL break, Starc returned to the tournament as the most expensive player of the 2024 auction, joining KKR. His start wasn’t perfect, but in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI), he found his rhythm. Starc took 4 wickets for 33 runs, with a stunning final over where he took three wickets, making it his best IPL performance at the time.
Key Performances in the 2024 Playoffs
Starc’s impact continued in the 2024 playoffs. In the Qualifier 1 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he bowled brilliantly, taking 3 wickets for 34 runs. He also starred in the final, taking 2 wickets for 14 runs to help KKR lift the title. His outstanding performances in both games earned him the Player of the Match award.
Starc’s Historic Five-Wicket Haul in IPL 2025
In the 2025 season, Mitchell Starc was in his best form yet, playing for Delhi Capitals (DC). He made history by taking his first-ever five-wicket haul in T20 cricket during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Starc destroyed SRH’s top order with two wickets in one over, before taking the key wicket of Travis Head. He finished with 5 wickets for 25 runs, helping DC to a dominating victory.
Mitchell Starc’s IPL journey is filled with impressive performances, and his five-wicket haul in 2025 will undoubtedly be remembered as one of his finest achievements.
