Over just 33 deliveries — an early-stage rivalry with limited data across IPL cricket, Chris Gayle has clearly held the upper hand against Ben Stokes, scoring 52 runs in 33 balls and averaging 52.00 per dismissal.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Chris Gayle 1 time across 33 deliveries — one wicket every 33 balls on average. Despite those dismissal, Chris Gayle has responded strongly each time, building this total of 52 runs and maintaining control of the overall matchup.
Chris Gayle has controlled the tempo, keeping dot balls to just 15.2% while scoring freely through the off side and leg side. Chris Gayle has hit 5 fours and 3 sixes — with 73% of runs coming from boundaries, the batter has been almost entirely reliant on the big shot rather than rotating the strike.
Although the sample is moderate at 33 balls, the patterns here are worth noting. Chris Gayle has handled Ben Stokes comfortably whenever they have met — a trend that may well continue as the rivalry develops.
Chris Gayle has scored 52 runs off 33 balls against Ben Stokes across IPL cricket, averaging 52.00 per dismissal with a strike rate of 157.58.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Chris Gayle 1 time across 33 deliveries in IPL cricket — one wicket every 33 balls on average.
Chris Gayle has the clear advantage in this matchup, scoring 52 runs at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 157.58. The batter has consistently handled Ben Stokes's bowling across formats.
Chris Gayle has scored at a strike rate of 157.58 against Ben Stokes across IPL cricket — indicating an aggressive approach in this matchup. From 33 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 5 fours and 3 sixes.
Ben Stokes has delivered 15.2% dot balls against Chris Gayle across 33 deliveries — indicating limited control, with the batter scoring freely. Despite this, Chris Gayle has still managed 8 boundaries in the matchup.
Chris Gayle has hit 5 fours and 3 sixes off Ben Stokes's bowling across IPL cricket. Boundaries account for 73% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Chris Gayle and Ben Stokes covers IPL cricket, totalling 33 balls faced. All deliveries are from IPL cricket.