Steven Smith vs Ravindra Jadeja
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Steven Smith vs Ravindra Jadeja: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Steven Smith leads this head-to-head 15–4 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82.
In ODI cricket, Steven Smith leads with an average of 43.28 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 32.28 — a significant gap of 11 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (5,800 vs 2,905). Steven Smith's 12 ODI centuries to Ravindra Jadeja's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Steven Smith holds the edge — averaging 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46, while Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at SR 127.17. In the IPL, Ravindra Jadeja leads with 3,526 runs versus 2,485 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja leads on international wickets (638 vs 64 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Steven Smith leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (56 vs 37.82) and ODI average (43.28 vs 32.28), Steven Smith makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ravindra Jadeja does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Steven Smith vs Ravindra Jadeja
Steven Smith leads 15–4 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Steven Smith has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (56) and ODI cricket (43.28).
Steven Smith holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 43.28 with 5800 runs, compared to Ravindra Jadeja's average of 32.28 and 2905 runs. Steven Smith has also scored more ODI centuries (12 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Steven Smith averages 56 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 — a massive gap of 18.18 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has accumulated 10,920 Test runs including 37 centuries.
In T20Is, Steven Smith averages 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46, while Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17. Ravindra Jadeja has the higher strike rate (127.17 vs 125.46).
Ravindra Jadeja leads in IPL run-scoring with 3,526 runs at a strike rate of 130.6, compared to Steven Smith's 2,485 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also leads in IPL sixes (122 vs 60), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 638 international wickets compared to Steven Smith's 64. Ravindra Jadeja has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.01 vs 6.6).
Both Steven Smith and Ravindra Jadeja achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 in that format.
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