Ben Stokes vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ben Stokes vs Joe Root: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 8–11 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Joe Root averages 50.64 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a significant gap of 9.92 runs per dismissal. Joe Root leads on total ODI runs (7,826 vs 3,463). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 10 — 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 110 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Joe Root takes this comparison 8–11 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.64 vs 34.47) and ODI average (51.15 vs 41.23) mean Joe Root leads in both prestige formats. Ben Stokes provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Ben Stokes vs Joe Root
Joe Root leads 8–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.64) and ODI cricket (51.15).
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 5).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 16.17 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 126.31).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Ben Stokes has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.22 vs 7.92).
Both Ben Stokes and Joe Root achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to Joe Root's 51.15 in that format.
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