Brett Lee vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brett Lee vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Brett Lee's 20.15.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Brett Lee's 17.82 — a massive gap of 23.41 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 1,176). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Brett Lee's 0 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 Brett Lee averages 16.83 at SR 142.26. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 124 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Brett Lee leads on international wickets (718 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 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 20.15) and ODI average (41.23 vs 17.82) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats. Brett Lee provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Brett Lee vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 1–18 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 Brett Lee's average of 17.82 and 1176 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Brett Lee's 20.15 — a significant gap of 14.32 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 Brett Lee averages 16.83 at a strike rate of 142.26. Brett Lee has the higher strike rate (142.26 vs 128.01).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Brett Lee's 124 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 8), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Brett Lee has taken 718 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Brett Lee has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.22).
Brett Lee records their highest batting average in Tests (20.15), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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