Zaheer Khan vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Zaheer Khan vs Shane Warne: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Shane Warne leads this head-to-head 4–10 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Shane Warne averages 17.33 compared to Zaheer Khan's 11.94.
In ODI cricket, Shane Warne leads with an average of 13.05 versus Zaheer Khan's 12 — a slim margin of 1.05 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne leads on total ODI runs (1,018 vs 792).
In T20 Internationals, Zaheer Khan holds the edge — averaging 6.5 at a strike rate of 130, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Shane Warne leads with 198 runs versus 117 — 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 610 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Shane Warne takes this comparison 4–10 across batting categories. A higher Test average (17.33 vs 11.94) and ODI average (13.05 vs 12) mean Shane Warne 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 Shane Warne
Shane Warne leads 4–10 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Shane Warne has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (17.33) and ODI cricket (13.05).
Shane Warne holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 13.05 with 1018 runs, compared to Zaheer Khan's average of 12 and 792 runs. The difference in batting average is 1.05 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Shane Warne averages 17.33 versus Zaheer Khan's 11.94 — a meaningful difference of 5.39 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne has accumulated 3,154 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Zaheer Khan averages 6.5 at a strike rate of 130, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Zaheer Khan has the higher strike rate (130 vs 0).
Shane Warne leads in IPL run-scoring with 198 runs at a strike rate of 92.53, compared to Zaheer Khan's 117 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 Zaheer Khan's 610. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.285).
Zaheer Khan records their highest batting average in ODIs (12), while Shane Warne records their highest batting average in Tests (17.33), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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