Andrew Flintoff vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Andrew Flintoff vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 2–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Andrew Flintoff's 31.78.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Andrew Flintoff's 32.02 — a significant gap of 9.21 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 3,394). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Andrew Flintoff's 3 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 Andrew Flintoff averages 12.67 at SR 126.67. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 62 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Andrew Flintoff leads on international wickets (400 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 2–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 31.78) and ODI average (41.23 vs 32.02) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Andrew Flintoff vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 2–17 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 Andrew Flintoff's average of 32.02 and 3394 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 3).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Andrew Flintoff's 31.78 — a slim margin of 2.69 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 Andrew Flintoff averages 12.67 at a strike rate of 126.67. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 126.67).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Andrew Flintoff's 62 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. Andrew Flintoff has taken 400 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Andrew Flintoff has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.42 vs 7.22).
Both Andrew Flintoff and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Andrew Flintoff averages 32.02 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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