Glenn Maxwell vs Kumar Sangakkara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn Maxwell vs Kumar Sangakkara: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
Kumar Sangakkara 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 Test cricket, where Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 compared to Glenn Maxwell's 26.08.
In ODI cricket, Kumar Sangakkara leads with an average of 41.99 versus Glenn Maxwell's 33.81 — a significant gap of 8.18 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara leads on total ODI runs (14,234 vs 3,990). Kumar Sangakkara's 25 ODI centuries to Glenn Maxwell's 4 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge — averaging 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at SR 154.43. In the IPL, Glenn Maxwell leads with 2,819 runs versus 1,687 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Glenn Maxwell adds 136 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
Kumar Sangakkara takes this comparison 9–10 across batting categories. A higher Test average (57.14 vs 26.08) and ODI average (41.99 vs 33.81) mean Kumar Sangakkara leads in both prestige formats. Glenn Maxwell provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Glenn Maxwell vs Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara leads 9–10 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kumar Sangakkara has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (57.14) and ODI cricket (41.99).
Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.99 with 14234 runs, compared to Glenn Maxwell's average of 33.81 and 3990 runs. Kumar Sangakkara has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 4).
In Test cricket, Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 versus Glenn Maxwell's 26.08 — a massive gap of 31.06 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated 12,400 Test runs including 38 centuries.
In T20Is, Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43. Glenn Maxwell has the higher strike rate (154.43 vs 119.56).
Glenn Maxwell leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,819 runs at a strike rate of 155.15, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 1,687 runs. Glenn Maxwell also leads in IPL sixes (161 vs 27), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Glenn Maxwell has taken 136 international wickets across formats, while Kumar Sangakkara has limited or no bowling records.
Glenn Maxwell records their highest batting average in ODIs (33.81), while Kumar Sangakkara records their highest batting average in Tests (57.14), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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