Ben Stokes vs Hardik Pandya
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ben Stokes vs Hardik Pandya: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Hardik Pandya leads this head-to-head 9–10 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Hardik Pandya averages 32.83 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Hardik Pandya's 32.83 — a significant gap of 8.4 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (3,463 vs 1,904). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Hardik Pandya's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Hardik Pandya holds the edge — averaging 28.25 at a strike rate of 145.92, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Hardik Pandya leads with 2,955 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 222 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Hardik Pandya takes this comparison 9–10 across batting categories.
Frequently Asked — Ben Stokes vs Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya leads 9–10 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Hardik Pandya leads in more batting categories overall, while Ben Stokes holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Hardik Pandya's average of 32.83 and 1904 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Hardik Pandya's 31.29 — a meaningful difference of 3.18 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has accumulated 7,273 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Hardik Pandya averages 28.25 at a strike rate of 145.92, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Hardik Pandya has the higher strike rate (145.92 vs 128.01).
Hardik Pandya leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.29, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Hardik Pandya also leads in IPL sixes (155 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Hardik Pandya's 222. Hardik Pandya has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.97 vs 7.22).
Both Ben Stokes and Hardik Pandya achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to Hardik Pandya's 32.83 in that format.