Graeme Smith vs Pat Cummins
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Graeme Smith vs Pat Cummins: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Graeme Smith leads this head-to-head 17–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Graeme Smith averages 47.76 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, Graeme Smith leads with an average of 37.78 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 23.27 runs per dismissal. Graeme Smith has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (6,989 vs 537). Graeme Smith's 10 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Graeme Smith holds the edge — averaging 31.68 at a strike rate of 127.54, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Graeme Smith leads with 739 runs versus 642 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Pat Cummins leads on international wickets (531 vs 26 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, Graeme Smith leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (47.76 vs 16.33) and ODI average (37.78 vs 14.51), Graeme Smith makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Graeme Smith vs Pat Cummins
Graeme Smith leads 17–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Graeme Smith has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (47.76) and ODI cricket (37.78).
Graeme Smith holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 37.78 with 6989 runs, compared to Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. Graeme Smith has also scored more ODI centuries (10 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Graeme Smith averages 47.76 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 31.43 runs per dismissal. Graeme Smith has accumulated 9,265 Test runs including 27 centuries.
In T20Is, Graeme Smith averages 31.68 at a strike rate of 127.54, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Graeme Smith has the higher strike rate (127.54 vs 118.8).
Graeme Smith leads in IPL run-scoring with 739 runs at a strike rate of 110.63, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. Pat Cummins leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 9), making them the bigger boundary threat despite fewer runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to Graeme Smith's 26. Pat Cummins has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.355 vs 9.905).
Both Graeme Smith and Pat Cummins achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Graeme Smith averages 47.76 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33 in that format.
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