Shane Warne vs AB de Villiers
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Shane Warne vs AB de Villiers: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a massive gap of 40.45 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers leads on total ODI runs (9,577 vs 1,018). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Shane Warne's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 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 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
AB de Villiers takes this comparison 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.66 vs 17.33) and ODI average (53.5 vs 13.05) mean AB de Villiers leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Shane Warne vs AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers leads 1–18 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.66) and ODI cricket (53.5).
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 0).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Shane Warne's 17.33 — a massive gap of 33.33 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 0).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Shane Warne's 198 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 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 AB de Villiers's 9. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.31).
Shane Warne records their highest batting average in Tests (17.33), while AB de Villiers records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.5), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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