Shane Warne vs Andrew Flintoff
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Shane Warne vs Andrew Flintoff: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Andrew Flintoff leads this head-to-head 1–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Andrew Flintoff averages 31.78 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33.
In ODI cricket, Andrew Flintoff leads with an average of 32.02 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a massive gap of 18.97 runs per dismissal. Andrew Flintoff leads on total ODI runs (3,394 vs 1,018). Andrew Flintoff's 3 ODI centuries to Shane Warne's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Andrew Flintoff holds the edge — averaging 12.67 at a strike rate of 126.67, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Shane Warne leads with 198 runs versus 62 — 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 400 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
| Shane Warne | Stat | Andrew Flintoff |
|---|---|---|
| M | ||
| Inn | ||
| Runs | ||
| HS | ||
| Avg | ||
| SR | ||
| 100s | ||
| 50s | ||
| 4s | ||
| 6s | ||
| Ducks | ||
| NO |
Overall Profile — TEST
Key Stats — TEST
📤 Share this Shane Warne vs Andrew Flintoff comparison
The Verdict
Andrew Flintoff takes this comparison 1–15 across batting categories. A higher Test average (31.78 vs 17.33) and ODI average (32.02 vs 13.05) mean Andrew Flintoff leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Shane Warne vs Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff leads 1–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Andrew Flintoff has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (31.78) and ODI cricket (32.02).
Andrew Flintoff holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 32.02 with 3394 runs, compared to Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. Andrew Flintoff has also scored more ODI centuries (3 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Andrew Flintoff averages 31.78 versus Shane Warne's 17.33 — a significant gap of 14.45 runs per dismissal. Andrew Flintoff has accumulated 3,845 Test runs including 5 centuries.
In T20Is, Andrew Flintoff averages 12.67 at a strike rate of 126.67, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Andrew Flintoff has the higher strike rate (126.67 vs 0).
Shane Warne leads in IPL run-scoring with 198 runs at a strike rate of 92.53, compared to Andrew Flintoff's 62 runs. Shane Warne also leads in IPL sixes (6 vs 2), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Shane Warne has taken 1001 international wickets compared to Andrew Flintoff's 400. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 5.42).
Shane Warne records their highest batting average in Tests (17.33), while Andrew Flintoff records their highest batting average in ODIs (32.02), highlighting strengths in different formats.
India
Australia
England
Pakistan
South Africa
New Zealand
Sri Lanka