Joe Root vs Pat Cummins
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Joe Root vs Pat Cummins: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 14–4 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Joe Root averages 50.64 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 36.64 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,826 vs 537). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Pat Cummins leads with 642 runs versus 10 — 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 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 16.33) and ODI average (51.15 vs 14.51), Joe Root makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Joe Root vs Pat Cummins
Joe Root leads 14–4 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 Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 34.31 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 118.8).
Pat Cummins leads in IPL run-scoring with 642 runs at a strike rate of 152.5, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Pat Cummins also leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Pat Cummins has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.355 vs 7.92).
Joe Root records their highest batting average in ODIs (51.15), while Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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