About Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is an Australian bowler who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC retained him for ₹11.75 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹5 crore in 2014 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) to ₹11.75 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹77.65 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Delhi Daredevils on 17 April 2014, he has played 58 IPL matches, scoring 111 runs and taking 76 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Mitchell Starc in IPL
- IPL champion (2024): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Best bowling: 5/35 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025.
- Five-wicket hauls: 1 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 20 wickets in 2015.
- Player of the Match: 6 awards in the IPL.
How Mitchell Starc’s Salary Compares at DC
Mitchell Starc is the 4th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 9.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹11.75 crore.