Kane Williamson vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kane Williamson vs Shane Warne: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Kane Williamson leads this head-to-head 17–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Kane Williamson averages 54.06 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33.
In ODI cricket, Kane Williamson leads with an average of 48.37 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a massive gap of 35.32 runs per dismissal. Kane Williamson has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,256 vs 1,018). Kane Williamson's 15 ODI centuries to Shane Warne's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Kane Williamson holds the edge — averaging 33.01 at a strike rate of 122.98, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Kane Williamson leads with 2,128 runs versus 198 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Shane Warne leads on international wickets (1001 vs 73 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, Kane Williamson leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (54.06 vs 17.33) and ODI average (48.37 vs 13.05), Kane Williamson makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Kane Williamson vs Shane Warne
Kane Williamson leads 17–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kane Williamson has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (54.06) and ODI cricket (48.37).
Kane Williamson holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.37 with 7256 runs, compared to Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. Kane Williamson has also scored more ODI centuries (15 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Kane Williamson averages 54.06 versus Shane Warne's 17.33 — a massive gap of 36.73 runs per dismissal. Kane Williamson has accumulated 9,515 Test runs including 33 centuries.
In T20Is, Kane Williamson averages 33.01 at a strike rate of 122.98, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Kane Williamson has the higher strike rate (122.98 vs 0).
Kane Williamson leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,128 runs at a strike rate of 125.62, compared to Shane Warne's 198 runs. Kane Williamson also leads in IPL sixes (64 vs 6), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Shane Warne has taken 1001 international wickets compared to Kane Williamson's 73. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.85).
Both Kane Williamson and Shane Warne achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Kane Williamson averages 54.06 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33 in that format.
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