Joe Root vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Joe Root vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 11–8 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Joe Root averages 50.64 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a significant gap of 9.92 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,826 vs 3,463). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 110 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, Joe Root leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (50.64 vs 34.47) and ODI average (51.15 vs 41.23), Joe Root makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ben Stokes does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Joe Root vs Ben Stokes
Joe Root leads 11–8 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.64) and ODI cricket (51.15).
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 5).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 16.17 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 126.31).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Ben Stokes has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.22 vs 7.92).
Both Joe Root and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Joe Root averages 51.15 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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