Kane Williamson vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kane Williamson vs Joe Root: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 7–11 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Joe Root averages 51.15 compared to Kane Williamson's 48.37.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Kane Williamson's 48.37 — a slim margin of 2.78 runs per dismissal. Joe Root leads on total ODI runs (7,826 vs 7,256). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Kane Williamson's 15 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, the two players are near-identical — Kane Williamson averages 33.01 at SR 122.98, while Joe Root averages 35.72 at SR 126.31. The format delivers no clean verdict. In the IPL, Kane Williamson leads with 2,128 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 73 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Joe Root takes this comparison 7–11 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 51.15 versus 48.37 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Kane Williamson vs Joe Root
Joe Root leads 7–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root leads in more batting categories overall, while Kane Williamson holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Kane Williamson's average of 48.37 and 7256 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 15).
In Test cricket, Kane Williamson averages 54.06 versus Joe Root's 50.64 — a meaningful difference of 3.42 runs per dismissal. Kane Williamson has accumulated 9,515 Test runs including 33 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Kane Williamson averages 33.01 at a strike rate of 122.98. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 122.98).
Kane Williamson leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,128 runs at a strike rate of 125.62, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Kane Williamson also leads in IPL sixes (64 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 Kane Williamson's 73. Kane Williamson has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.85 vs 7.92).
Kane Williamson records their highest batting average in Tests (54.06), while Joe Root records their highest batting average in ODIs (51.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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