Brian Lara vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 8–11 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to Brian Lara's 40.17.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a slim margin of 1.06 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (10,405 vs 3,463). Brian Lara's 19 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Ben Stokes holds the edge — averaging 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Ben Stokes's IPL numbers (935 runs at SR 133.96) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 4 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 8–11 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 41.23 versus 40.17 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 8–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ben Stokes leads in more batting categories overall, while Brian Lara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 18.42 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 0).
Ben Stokes has IPL data (935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Ben Stokes has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.22 vs 7.47).
Brian Lara records their highest batting average in Tests (52.89), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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