Ben Stokes vs Chris Gayle
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ben Stokes vs Chris Gayle: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Chris Gayle leads this head-to-head 3–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Chris Gayle averages 42.19 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Chris Gayle's 37.7 — a meaningful difference of 3.53 runs per dismissal. Chris Gayle leads on total ODI runs (10,480 vs 3,463). Chris Gayle's 25 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Chris Gayle holds the edge — averaging 27.93 at a strike rate of 137.51, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Chris Gayle leads with 4,965 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 260 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Chris Gayle takes this comparison 3–16 across batting categories. Chris Gayle's century count (42 vs 19) reflects a superior ability to turn starts into defining innings.
Frequently Asked — Ben Stokes vs Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle leads 3–16 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Chris Gayle leads in more batting categories overall, while Ben Stokes holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Chris Gayle's average of 37.7 and 10480 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 25).
In Test cricket, Chris Gayle averages 42.19 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a meaningful difference of 7.72 runs per dismissal. Chris Gayle has accumulated 7,215 Test runs including 15 centuries.
In T20Is, Chris Gayle averages 27.93 at a strike rate of 137.51, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Chris Gayle has the higher strike rate (137.51 vs 128.01).
Chris Gayle leads in IPL run-scoring with 4,965 runs at a strike rate of 148.97, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Chris Gayle also leads in IPL sixes (357 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 Chris Gayle's 260. Chris Gayle has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.86 vs 7.22).
Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), while Chris Gayle records their highest batting average in Tests (42.19), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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