Irfan Pathan vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Irfan Pathan vs Shane Warne: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Irfan Pathan leads this head-to-head 13–3 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33.
In ODI cricket, Irfan Pathan leads with an average of 23.39 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a significant gap of 10.34 runs per dismissal. Irfan Pathan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (1,544 vs 1,018).
In T20 Internationals, Irfan Pathan holds the edge — averaging 24.57 at a strike rate of 119.45, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Irfan Pathan leads with 1,139 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 301 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, Irfan Pathan leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (31.57 vs 17.33) and ODI average (23.39 vs 13.05), Irfan Pathan makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Irfan Pathan vs Shane Warne
Irfan Pathan leads 13–3 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Irfan Pathan has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.57) and ODI cricket (23.39).
Irfan Pathan holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 23.39 with 1544 runs, compared to Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. The difference in batting average is 10.34 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 versus Shane Warne's 17.33 — a significant gap of 14.24 runs per dismissal. Irfan Pathan has accumulated 1,105 Test runs including 1 centuries.
In T20Is, Irfan Pathan averages 24.57 at a strike rate of 119.45, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Irfan Pathan has the higher strike rate (119.45 vs 0).
Irfan Pathan leads in IPL run-scoring with 1,139 runs at a strike rate of 120.41, compared to Shane Warne's 198 runs. Irfan Pathan also leads in IPL sixes (37 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 Irfan Pathan's 301. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.65).
Both Irfan Pathan and Shane Warne achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Irfan Pathan averages 31.57 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33 in that format.
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