Graeme Smith vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Graeme Smith vs Shane Warne: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Graeme Smith leads this head-to-head 18–0 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Graeme Smith averages 47.76 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33.
In ODI cricket, Graeme Smith leads with an average of 37.78 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a massive gap of 24.73 runs per dismissal. Graeme Smith has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (6,989 vs 1,018). Graeme Smith's 10 ODI centuries to Shane Warne'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 Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Graeme Smith leads with 739 runs versus 198 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Shane Warne leads on international wickets (1001 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 17.33) and ODI average (37.78 vs 13.05), Graeme Smith makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Graeme Smith vs Shane Warne
Graeme Smith leads 18–0 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 Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. Graeme Smith has also scored more ODI centuries (10 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Graeme Smith averages 47.76 versus Shane Warne's 17.33 — a massive gap of 30.43 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 Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Graeme Smith has the higher strike rate (127.54 vs 0).
Graeme Smith leads in IPL run-scoring with 739 runs at a strike rate of 110.63, compared to Shane Warne's 198 runs. Graeme Smith also leads in IPL sixes (9 vs 6), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Shane Warne has taken 1001 international wickets compared to Graeme Smith's 26. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 9.905).
Both Graeme Smith and Shane Warne achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Graeme Smith averages 47.76 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33 in that format.
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