Brian Lara vs Ravindra Jadeja
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Ravindra Jadeja: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Brian Lara leads this head-to-head 9–8 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Brian Lara averages 52.89 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82.
In ODI cricket, Brian Lara leads with an average of 40.17 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 32.28 — a meaningful difference of 7.89 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (10,405 vs 2,905). Brian Lara's 19 ODI centuries to Ravindra Jadeja's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Ravindra Jadeja holds the edge — averaging 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Ravindra Jadeja's IPL numbers (3,526 runs at SR 130.6) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja leads on international wickets (638 vs 4 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, Brian Lara leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (52.89 vs 37.82) and ODI average (40.17 vs 32.28), Brian Lara makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ravindra Jadeja does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Ravindra Jadeja
Brian Lara leads 9–8 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Brian Lara has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (52.89) and ODI cricket (40.17).
Brian Lara holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 40.17 with 10405 runs, compared to Ravindra Jadeja's average of 32.28 and 2905 runs. Brian Lara has also scored more ODI centuries (19 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 — a massive gap of 15.07 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Ravindra Jadeja has the higher strike rate (127.17 vs 0).
Ravindra Jadeja has IPL data (3,526 runs at a strike rate of 130.6), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 638 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Ravindra Jadeja has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.01 vs 7.47).
Both Brian Lara and Ravindra Jadeja achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Brian Lara averages 52.89 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 in that format.
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