Joe Root vs Steven Smith
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Joe Root vs Steven Smith: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 11–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Joe Root averages 51.15 compared to Steven Smith's 43.28.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Steven Smith's 43.28 — a meaningful difference of 7.87 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,826 vs 5,800). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Steven Smith's 12 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 Steven Smith averages 24.86 at SR 125.46. In the IPL, Steven Smith leads with 2,485 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Joe Root leads on international wickets (110 vs 64 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. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Joe Root's average of 51.15 versus Steven Smith's 43.28 is a meaningful difference that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Joe Root vs Steven Smith
Joe Root leads 11–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root leads in more batting categories overall, while Steven Smith holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Steven Smith's average of 43.28 and 5800 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 12).
In Test cricket, Steven Smith averages 56 versus Joe Root's 50.64 — a meaningful difference of 5.36 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has accumulated 10,920 Test runs including 37 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Steven Smith averages 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 125.46).
Steven Smith leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,485 runs at a strike rate of 128.1, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Steven Smith also leads in IPL sixes (60 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Joe Root has taken 110 international wickets compared to Steven Smith's 64. Steven Smith has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.6 vs 7.92).
Joe Root records their highest batting average in ODIs (51.15), while Steven Smith records their highest batting average in Tests (56), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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