Glenn Maxwell vs Sachin Tendulkar
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn Maxwell vs Sachin Tendulkar: A Dead-Even Cricket Rivalry Decided by the Finest of Margins
Glenn Maxwell and Sachin Tendulkar split the categories 10–10 — a genuinely even rivalry where format preference determines the winner. Both players sit in elite territory across the key benchmarks, making this one of cricket's most debatable head-to-heads.
In ODI cricket, Sachin Tendulkar leads with an average of 44.83 versus Glenn Maxwell's 33.81 — a significant gap of 11.02 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar leads on total ODI runs (18,426 vs 3,990). Sachin Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries to Glenn Maxwell's 4 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Glenn Maxwell holds the edge — averaging 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at SR 83.34. In the IPL, Glenn Maxwell leads with 2,819 runs versus 2,334 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar leads on international wickets (201 vs 136 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
The numbers refuse to separate Glenn Maxwell and Sachin Tendulkar — both players win exactly the same number of statistical categories (10–10) in this head-to-head. Sachin Tendulkar holds the Test edge (avg 26.08 vs 53.79), while Glenn Maxwell levels the ledger in other formats. Pick your format, pick your winner — this one depends entirely on what you value most in a cricketer.
Frequently Asked — Glenn Maxwell vs Sachin Tendulkar
This comparison is level at 10–10. Both players lead in different batting categories, resulting in an even statistical comparison.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.83 with 18426 runs, compared to Glenn Maxwell's average of 33.81 and 3990 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has also scored more ODI centuries (49 vs 4).
In Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 versus Glenn Maxwell's 26.08 — a massive gap of 27.71 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 15,921 Test runs including 51 centuries.
In T20Is, Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at a strike rate of 83.34. Glenn Maxwell has the higher strike rate (154.43 vs 83.34).
Glenn Maxwell leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,819 runs at a strike rate of 155.15, compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 2,334 runs. Glenn Maxwell also leads in IPL sixes (161 vs 29), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sachin Tendulkar has taken 201 international wickets compared to Glenn Maxwell's 136. Sachin Tendulkar has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.95 vs 6.8).
Glenn Maxwell records their highest batting average in ODIs (33.81), while Sachin Tendulkar records their highest batting average in Tests (53.79), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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