Pat Cummins vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Pat Cummins vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 2–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 26.72 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 537). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins'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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 642 — 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 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 2–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 16.33) and ODI average (41.23 vs 14.51) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Pat Cummins vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 2–17 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 Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 18.14 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 118.8).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. Pat Cummins leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 32), making them the bigger boundary threat despite fewer runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Pat Cummins has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.355 vs 7.22).
Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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