Kagiso Rabada vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 0–19 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Kagiso Rabada's 12.24.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Kagiso Rabada's 14.85 — a massive gap of 26.38 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 401). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Kagiso Rabada's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Ben Stokes holds the edge — averaging 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at SR 115.73. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 262 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Kagiso Rabada leads on international wickets (591 vs 352 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ben Stokes takes this comparison 0–19 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 12.24) and ODI average (41.23 vs 14.85) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 0–19 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ben Stokes has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (34.47) and ODI cricket (41.23).
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Kagiso Rabada's average of 14.85 and 401 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a massive gap of 22.23 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has accumulated 7,273 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 115.73).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Kagiso Rabada's 262 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 11), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Kagiso Rabada has taken 591 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Kagiso Rabada has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.745 vs 7.22).
Both Kagiso Rabada and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Kagiso Rabada averages 14.85 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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