Sir James Anderson vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Sir James Anderson vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 0–19 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Sir James Anderson's 8.96.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Sir James Anderson's 7.58 — a massive gap of 33.65 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 273). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Sir James Anderson'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 Sir James Anderson averages 1 at SR 50. Ben Stokes's IPL numbers (935 runs at SR 133.96) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Sir James Anderson's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sir James Anderson leads on international wickets (991 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 0–19 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 8.96) and ODI average (41.23 vs 7.58) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Sir James Anderson vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 0–19 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 Sir James Anderson's average of 7.58 and 273 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Sir James Anderson's 8.96 — a massive gap of 25.51 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 Sir James Anderson averages 1 at a strike rate of 50. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 50).
Ben Stokes has IPL data (935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96), while Sir James Anderson has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sir James Anderson has taken 991 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Sir James Anderson has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.385 vs 7.22).
Sir James Anderson records their highest batting average in Tests (8.96), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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