{"id":4527,"date":"2023-12-28T19:57:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/?p=4527"},"modified":"2023-12-28T19:57:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:57:51","slug":"decoding-mitchell-starcs-ball-by-ball-earning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/decoding-mitchell-starcs-ball-by-ball-earning\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the big bucks: Decoding Mitchell Starc\u2019s ball-by-ball earning in IPL 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Australian quick Mitchell Starc is the most expensive player in the history of the IPL.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitchell Starc was roped in for INR 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auctions by Kolkata Knight Riders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/crickettimes.com\/2023\/12\/here-are-the-complete-squads-of-all-10-teams-after-ipl-2024-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction<\/a>&nbsp;was nothing short of a spectacle, with franchises engaging in a fierce bidding war to secure top-notch talent for the upcoming season. Amidst the nail-biting auctions,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/crickettimes.com\/2023\/12\/australian-star-mitchell-starc-expresses-surprise-over-pakistans-pace-drop-in-perth-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitchell Starc<\/a>, the Australian fast bowler, emerged as the undisputed star by clinching an extraordinary deal with the&nbsp;<strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/strong>. Starc\u2019s jaw-dropping contract, valued at a staggering INR 24.75 crore, not only shattered all previous records but also positioned him as the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mithell-starc-surpasses-pat-cummins-to-claim-top-spot\">Mitchell Starc surpasses Pat Cummins to claim top spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell Starc surpassed his fellow Australian teammate\u00a0<strong>Pat Cummins<\/strong>, who held the record for the highest IPL contract until this auction. Cummins had secured a formidable deal worth 20.50 crore with the\u00a0<strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)<\/strong>. However, Starc\u2019s astronomical deal with KKR not only reflected the franchise\u2019s eagerness to acquire a top-tier fast bowler but also underscored the growing financial might of the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breaking-down-starcs-inr-24-75-crore-deal\">reaking down Starc\u2019s INR 24.75 crore deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the sheer magnitude of Mitchell Starc&#8217;s deal is enough to make headlines, let\u2019s delve into the economics behind this historic contract. A unique perspective emerges when we break down Starc\u2019s earnings ball by ball, offering a glimpse into the unparalleled financial dynamics of the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan-1024x534.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan-1024x534.webp 1024w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan-768x400.webp 768w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan-360x188.webp 360w, https:\/\/totalcric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Mitchell-Starc-Jhanvi-Mehta-Aryan-Khan-and-Suhana-Khan.webp 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/totalcric.com\/kl-rahul-replies-to-marco-jansens\/\">KL Rahul replies to Marco Jansen\u2019s fierce sledging with a calm smile \u2013 SA vs IND, 1st Test<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"league-stage-14-games\">League Stage \u2013 14 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming Starc plays all 14 league stage games, his per ball earning would be calculated as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Total Matches (League Stage): 14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balls per Over: 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overs per Match: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiplying these factors gives the total number of balls played in the league stage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14matches \u00d7 6 balls per over \u00d7 4 overs per match= 336 balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starc\u2019s earnings of INR 24.75 crore are then divided by the total balls played to arrive at the per ball earning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.75 crore\/336<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per ball earning= INR 7,36,607<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eliminator-15-games\">Eliminator \u2013 15 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of Starc participating till the eliminator, the per ball earning would be slightly adjusted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15matches\u00d76balls per over\u00d74overs per match=360 balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.75 crore\/360<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per ball earning= INR 6,87,500<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qualifier-16-games\">Qualifier \u2013 16 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Starc plays till the qualifier, he will be seen in 16 games:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16 matches \u00d7 6 balls per over\u00d7 4 overs per match = 384 balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.75 crore\/384<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per ball earning= INR 6,44,531<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-17-games\">Final \u2013 17 Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Starc\u2019s journey extend to the final match:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17 matches \u00d7 6 balls per over \u00d7 4 overs per match = 408 balls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.75 crore\/408<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per ball earning= INR 6,06,617<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction&nbsp;was nothing short of a spectacle, with franchises engaging in a fierce bidding war to secure top-notch talent for the upcoming season. 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