How big a threat is Mitchell Starc to Vaibhav? (Photo- PTI)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mitchell Starc: In the 43rd match of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals’ young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi will face a tough challenge from veteran Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc today (May 1). This match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has become even more special due to the clash between Vaibhav and Starc. Both the players are going to face each other for the first time. In such a situation, it remains to be seen whether Vaibhav will be able to play a big shot on the first ball against Starc or not.
How big a threat is Mitchell Starc to Vaibhav?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has batted brilliantly while opening for Rajasthan this season. He is at third place in the race for Orange Cap. During this period, he has played big shots on the first ball against many star bowlers of the world, which include big names like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins. But now he has to face Mitchell Starc, who is famous for his speed, swing and experience. His statistics against left-handed batsmen are also quite impressive, so this clash can prove to be very exciting for the fans.
Mitchell Starc has played 158 T20 matches so far, during which he has taken a total of 217 wickets. Out of these, he has dismissed left-handed batsmen 70 times. During this period his strike rate has been 7.44. Whereas, the average is 20.42. That means he makes a left-handed batsman his victim almost every 8 balls. Apart from this, he spends about 21 runs to dismiss a left-handed batsman.
making a comeback after recovering from injury
This will be the first IPL match of this season for Mitchell Starc. Starc has not been able to play any match since January due to elbow and shoulder injuries. He performed brilliantly in all the five Test matches of the Ashes series at home and was also chosen Player of the Series. After this he also played five matches of Big Bash League for Sydney Sixers. But due to injury he could not participate in the initial phase of IPL.
On the other hand, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored 400 runs in 9 matches at an average of 44.44. He has scored these runs at a strike rate of 238.09, which is much higher than other batsmen. During this period, he has also scored 1 century and 2 half-centuries. He has hit 34 fours and 37 sixes this season. In such a situation, it is not going to be easy for Stark to stop Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
