IPL 2024, RCB vs KKR - The Starc Flop Show Continues; Loss Jumps to INR 95 Lakhs for KKR

Mitchell Starc has not found his rhythm with the ball in IPL 2024 [X]

In the tenth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), the Kolkata Knight Riders comfortably defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets with 19 deliveries remaining in the game. 

It was a team effort from the visitors that helped them secure the win. While most of their players regained their touch, one primary concern for the team management will be Mitchell Starc's lack of form. 

The Australian speedster has been entirely off rhythm and has turned out to be the team's most expensive bowler in both games.

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Cost Efficiency of Mitchell Starc vs RCB

We have already analysed his cost efficiency in the first game, in which his performance caused a loss of INR 80 Lakhs to KKR. Looking at his performance in the match against RCB, we find that Starc conceded 47 runs off his four overs and failed to pick up a single wicket. 

This performance by Starc had an impact of -19.98 on the game. Thus, this performance by the costliest player of IPL 2024 cost KKR about INR 1.91 CR, incurring a loss of INR 15 Lakhs. 

In the two matches Starc has played in this IPL, his figures read Overs: 8 Runs Conceded: 100 Wickets: 0 Economy: 12.50. With negative impacts on his team in the two games, Starc has already cost the team INR 95 Lakhs. The KKR management will hope that the experienced speedster will come out of this slump quickly and start earning them some profits.