Ben Stokes vs AB de Villiers
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ben Stokes vs AB de Villiers: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a significant gap of 12.27 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers leads on total ODI runs (9,577 vs 3,463). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
AB de Villiers takes this comparison 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.66 vs 34.47) and ODI average (53.5 vs 41.23) mean AB de Villiers leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Ben Stokes vs AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers leads 1–18 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.66) and ODI cricket (53.5).
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 5).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 16.19 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 128.01).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.22).
Both Ben Stokes and AB de Villiers achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to AB de Villiers's 53.5 in that format.
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