Mitchell Starc names the three toughest batters he has bowled against

Overview

• Mitchell Starc regarded Virat Kohli as the best batter he has ever bowled against, followed by Steve Smith and AB De Villiers
• The Australian pacer praised the way Kohli dominates the game and was glad to have played with him in RCB
• Starc's list did not feature some of the best players of his time, like Rohit Sharma, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and others

Mitchell Starc regarded Virat Kohli as the best batter he has ever bowled against, followed by Steve Smith and AB De Villiers. The Australian pacer praised the way Kohli dominates the game and was glad to have played with him in RCB. Starc's list did not feature some of the best players of his time, like Rohit Sharma, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and others.

Speaking on Kookaburra Cricket, the left-arm pacer revealed the list of the best batters he has ever bowled to. "Virat Kohli is the No.1 batter I’ve played against. The way he dominates the game is incredible. It was amazing to have that relationship with him during RCB," Starc said.

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It is worth noting that Starc's list did not feature some of the best batters of his time. Fans were upset with him not naming Rohit Sharma, who has a brilliant record against him across formats. Starc did not name a couple of Fab 4 batters like Joe Root and Kane Williamson either.

Mitchell Starc played a huge role in Australia's 1-0 lead in the Ashes 2025/26

The star pacer played a key role in Australia claiming a 1-0 lead in the Ashes 2025. In the Perth Test, as Australia did not have Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in its attack, there was a need for Starc to step up.

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That's exactly what the star pacer did; he took 7 wickets in the first innings and nearly singlehandedly owned the English batting lineup. In the second innings, he took 3 wickets and ensured England's collapse. His bowling was the key reason why Australia won in Perth and lead in the Ashes 2025/26 currently.