Zaheer Khan vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Zaheer Khan vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Zaheer Khan's 11.94.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Zaheer Khan's 12 — a massive gap of 29.23 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 792). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Zaheer Khan'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 Zaheer Khan averages 6.5 at SR 130. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 117 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Zaheer Khan leads on international wickets (610 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 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 11.94) and ODI average (41.23 vs 12) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats. Zaheer Khan provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Zaheer Khan vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 1–18 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 Zaheer Khan's average of 12 and 792 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Zaheer Khan's 11.94 — a massive gap of 22.53 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 Zaheer Khan averages 6.5 at a strike rate of 130. Zaheer Khan has the higher strike rate (130 vs 128.01).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Zaheer Khan's 117 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 2), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Zaheer Khan has taken 610 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Zaheer Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.285 vs 7.22).
Both Zaheer Khan and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Zaheer Khan averages 12 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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