Sanju Samson vs Rahul Dravid
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Sanju Samson vs Rahul Dravid: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
Sanju Samson leads this head-to-head 11–9 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Sanju Samson averages 56.67 compared to Rahul Dravid's 39.17.
In ODI cricket, Sanju Samson leads with an average of 56.67 versus Rahul Dravid's 39.17 — a massive gap of 17.5 runs per dismissal. Rahul Dravid leads on total ODI runs (10,889 vs 510). Rahul Dravid's 12 ODI centuries to Sanju Samson's 1 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Rahul Dravid holds the edge — averaging 31 at a strike rate of 147.62, while Sanju Samson averages 27.02 at SR 156. In the IPL, Sanju Samson leads with 5,181 runs versus 2,174 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Rahul Dravid brings 5 international wickets to the table — a bowling contribution that Sanju Samson cannot match, giving Rahul Dravid greater all-round value in balanced conditions.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Sanju Samson leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Sanju Samson's average of 56.67 versus Rahul Dravid's 39.17 is a massive gap that compounds over a long career. Rahul Dravid does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Sanju Samson vs Rahul Dravid
Sanju Samson leads 11–9 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Sanju Samson leads in more batting categories overall, while Rahul Dravid holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Sanju Samson holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 56.67 with 510 runs, compared to Rahul Dravid's average of 39.17 and 10889 runs. Sanju Samson has also scored more ODI centuries (1 vs 12).
In Test cricket, Rahul Dravid averages 52.31 versus Sanju Samson's 0 — a massive gap of 52.31 runs per dismissal. Rahul Dravid has accumulated 13,288 Test runs including 36 centuries.
In T20Is, Rahul Dravid averages 31 at a strike rate of 147.62, while Sanju Samson averages 27.02 at a strike rate of 156. Sanju Samson has the higher strike rate (156 vs 147.62).
Sanju Samson leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,181 runs at a strike rate of 141.14, compared to Rahul Dravid's 2,174 runs. Sanju Samson also leads in IPL sixes (243 vs 28), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Rahul Dravid has taken 5 international wickets across formats, while Sanju Samson has limited or no bowling records.
Sanju Samson records their highest batting average in ODIs (56.67), while Rahul Dravid records their highest batting average in Tests (52.31), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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