AB de Villiers vs Brian Lara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Brian Lara: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 12–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where AB de Villiers averages 53.5 compared to Brian Lara's 40.17.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a significant gap of 13.33 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara leads on total ODI runs (10,405 vs 9,577). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Brian Lara's 19 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. AB de Villiers has an IPL record (5,162 runs at SR 151.69) that Brian Lara lacks — an additional dimension not captured in international averages alone.
Both players contribute with the ball. AB de Villiers leads on international wickets (9 vs 4 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, AB de Villiers leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — AB de Villiers's average of 53.5 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 is a significant gap that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Brian Lara
AB de Villiers leads 12–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers leads in more batting categories overall, while Brian Lara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus AB de Villiers's 50.66 — a slim margin of 2.23 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 0).
AB de Villiers has IPL data (5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. AB de Villiers has taken 9 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.47).
AB de Villiers records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.5), while Brian Lara records their highest batting average in Tests (52.89), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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