David Warner vs Kumar Sangakkara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
David Warner vs Kumar Sangakkara: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
David Warner leads this head-to-head 13–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where David Warner averages 45.01 compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99.
In ODI cricket, David Warner leads with an average of 45.01 versus Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99 — a meaningful difference of 3.02 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara leads on total ODI runs (14,234 vs 6,932). Kumar Sangakkara's 25 ODI centuries to David Warner's 22 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, David Warner holds the edge — averaging 33.44 at a strike rate of 142.48, while Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at SR 119.56. In the IPL, David Warner leads with 6,565 runs versus 1,687 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
David Warner adds 4 international wickets to their batting record — an all-round dimension that Kumar Sangakkara does not match. In matches where the pitch assists bowlers, this can be decisive.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, David Warner leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — David Warner's average of 45.01 versus Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99 is a meaningful difference that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — David Warner vs Kumar Sangakkara
David Warner leads 13–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. David Warner leads in more batting categories overall, while Kumar Sangakkara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
David Warner holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 45.01 with 6932 runs, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's average of 41.99 and 14234 runs. David Warner has also scored more ODI centuries (22 vs 25).
In Test cricket, Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 versus David Warner's 44.6 — a significant gap of 12.54 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated 12,400 Test runs including 38 centuries.
In T20Is, David Warner averages 33.44 at a strike rate of 142.48, while Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56. David Warner has the higher strike rate (142.48 vs 119.56).
David Warner leads in IPL run-scoring with 6,565 runs at a strike rate of 139.78, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 1,687 runs. David Warner also leads in IPL sixes (235 vs 27), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
David Warner has taken 4 international wickets across formats, while Kumar Sangakkara has limited or no bowling records.
David Warner records their highest batting average in ODIs (45.01), while Kumar Sangakkara records their highest batting average in Tests (57.14), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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