AB de Villiers vs Sanju Samson
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Sanju Samson: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 14–6 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Sanju Samson's 0.
In ODI cricket, Sanju Samson leads with an average of 56.67 versus AB de Villiers's 53.5 — a meaningful difference of 3.17 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (9,577 vs 510). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Sanju Samson's 1 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Sanju Samson holds the edge — averaging 27.02 at a strike rate of 156, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at SR 135.17. In the IPL, Sanju Samson leads with 5,181 runs versus 5,162 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
AB de Villiers adds 9 international wickets to their batting record — an all-round dimension that Sanju Samson does not match. In matches where the pitch assists bowlers, this can be decisive.
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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. AB de Villiers has converted more innings into hundreds (47 vs 4 across formats) — the clearest sign of who performs when it matters most. Sanju Samson does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Sanju Samson
AB de Villiers leads 14–6 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers leads in more batting categories overall, while Sanju Samson holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Sanju Samson holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 56.67 with 510 runs, compared to AB de Villiers's average of 53.5 and 9577 runs. Sanju Samson has also scored more ODI centuries (1 vs 25).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Sanju Samson's 0 — a massive gap of 50.66 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, Sanju Samson averages 27.02 at a strike rate of 156, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17. Sanju Samson has the higher strike rate (156 vs 135.17).
Sanju Samson leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,181 runs at a strike rate of 141.14, compared to AB de Villiers's 5,162 runs. AB de Villiers leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 243), making them the bigger boundary threat despite fewer runs.
AB de Villiers has taken 9 international wickets across formats, while Sanju Samson has limited or no bowling records.
Both AB de Villiers and Sanju Samson achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. AB de Villiers averages 53.5 compared to Sanju Samson's 56.67 in that format.
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