AB de Villiers vs Sachin Tendulkar
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Sachin Tendulkar: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 12–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where AB de Villiers averages 53.5 compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83 — a significant gap of 8.67 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar leads on total ODI runs (18,426 vs 9,577). Sachin Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries to AB de Villiers's 25 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at SR 83.34. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 2,334 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar leads on international wickets (201 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. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — AB de Villiers's average of 53.5 versus Sachin Tendulkar's 44.83 is a significant gap that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Sachin Tendulkar
AB de Villiers leads 12–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers leads in more batting categories overall, while Sachin Tendulkar holds advantages in some individual metrics.
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Sachin Tendulkar's average of 44.83 and 18426 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 49).
In Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 versus AB de Villiers's 50.66 — a meaningful difference of 3.13 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 15,921 Test runs including 51 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at a strike rate of 83.34. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 83.34).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 2,334 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 29), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar has taken 201 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. Sachin Tendulkar has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.95 vs 6.31).
AB de Villiers records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.5), while Sachin Tendulkar records their highest batting average in Tests (53.79), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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