Delhi Capitals' marquee signing Mitchell Starc capped off a dominant Ashes campaign by being named the Player of the Series, following Australia's decisive 4-1 victory over England. Starc's consistent pace and wicket-taking ability were pivotal throughout the five-match series, culminating in Australia sealing the win by five wickets in the final Test at the SCG.
The left-arm pacer's performance underscores his status as one of the world's premier fast bowlers, demonstrating the high-impact form he brings into the IPL setup. Starc, known for his ability to target the stumps and deliver devastating yorkers, will be a crucial asset for the Capitals as they look to leverage his international success in the upcoming season. His Player of the Series accolade confirms that the Australian quick is operating at the peak of his powers.
This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.
“Meanwhile, Australia completed the chase to win the Sydney Test by five wickets, sealing the Ashes series 4-1. Notably, Travis Head was named the Player of the Match, and pacer Mitchell Starc earned the Player of the Series title.”
Bowlers and all-rounders with highest bowled percentage showing pace and spin effectiveness (minimum 15 wickets)
| Rank | Player | Team | percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 44.4% (8/18 wickets) | |
| #2 | Delhi Capitals | 38.5% (25/65 wickets) | |
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 34.5% (10/29 wickets) | |
| #4 | Punjab Kings | 28.6% (10/35 wickets) | |
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 28.1% (54/192 wickets) |
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Australia’s attack remains lethal even without Nathan Lyon, as Mitchell Starc continues his dominant form.
“Meanwhile, Australia completed the chase to win the Sydney Test by five wickets, sealing the Ashes series 4-1. Notably, Travis Head was named the Player of the Match, and pacer Mitchell Starc earned the Player of the Series title.”
