Delhi Capitals answered the big question – Mitchell Starc is staying for IPL 2026! DC fans can finally relax now. Their strike bowler isn’t going anywhere in IPL 2026.
Starc was absolutely crucial for DC last year. He carried the bowling attack on his shoulders most days. Obviously, the team wanted him back badly.
Here’s what Starc brings – three ODI World Cup wins (2015, 2019, 2023). He also lifted the T20 World Cup back in 2021. That’s championship mentality right there for IPL 2026.
Mitchell Starc’s Incredible IPL Record
Mitchell Starc has 52 IPL games under his belt already. The left-armer picked up 65 wickets at an average of 23.12. His economy of 8.61 isn’t amazing but acceptable for an attacking bowler.
His spell against SRH in the final – 5 wickets for 35 runs! That match alone justified DC’s faith in him completely. He won Player of the Match in the 2024 IPL final for KKR.
He’s even chipped in with 111 runs batting down the order. Pretty handy for a number nine batter.
Why DC’s Team Needs Him for IPL 2026
Mitchell Starc has over 700 international wickets now. That’s serious experience any team would want in the squad. He’s troubled batsmen worldwide for more than ten years straight.
DC’s bowling lineup looks much stronger with Starc leading it. Young bowlers learn tons just by watching him operate daily. His leadership qualities matter as much as his bowling skills.
The Australian left-armer mentors younger players in the team brilliantly. That guidance helps DC build a stronger bowling unit overall. Experience like his can’t be bought in auctions.
Recent Test Cricket Brilliance
Starc simply destroyed England in the first Ashes Test recently. 7 wickets for 58 runs in 12.5 overs. England collapsed to just 172 all out. Brutal stuff from the Aussie quick.
That was his 17th five-wicket haul in Tests. Mitchell Starc now sits on 104 Test wickets against England. Only 13 other Australian bowlers have reached that mark against the old enemy.
He got Zak Crawley first over of the match. Then Starc cleaned up Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes. England’s top order is gone in a flash.
This kind of form heading into IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals hit the jackpot.
