AB de Villiers vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Joe Root: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 14–5 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Joe Root's 50.64.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Joe Root's 51.15 — a slim margin of 2.35 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (9,577 vs 7,826). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Joe Root's 20 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at SR 135.17. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Joe Root leads on international wickets (110 vs 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, AB de Villiers leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (50.66 vs 50.64) and ODI average (53.5 vs 51.15), AB de Villiers makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Joe Root does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Joe Root
AB de Villiers leads 14–5 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.66) and ODI cricket (53.5).
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Joe Root's average of 51.15 and 7826 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 20).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Joe Root's 50.64 — a slim margin of 0.02 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 126.31).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Joe Root has taken 110 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.92).
Both AB de Villiers and Joe Root achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. AB de Villiers averages 53.5 compared to Joe Root's 51.15 in that format.
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