Brian Lara vs Ricky Ponting
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Ricky Ponting: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ricky Ponting leads this head-to-head 2–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Ricky Ponting averages 42.04 compared to Brian Lara's 40.17.
In ODI cricket, Ricky Ponting leads with an average of 42.04 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a slim margin of 1.87 runs per dismissal. Ricky Ponting leads on total ODI runs (13,704 vs 10,405). Ricky Ponting's 30 ODI centuries to Brian Lara's 19 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Ricky Ponting holds the edge — averaging 28.64 at a strike rate of 132.79, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Ricky Ponting's IPL numbers (91 runs at SR 71.1) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ricky Ponting leads on international wickets (8 vs 4 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ricky Ponting takes this comparison 2–15 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 42.04 versus 40.17 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting leads 2–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ricky Ponting leads in more batting categories overall, while Brian Lara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ricky Ponting holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 42.04 with 13704 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Ricky Ponting has also scored more ODI centuries (30 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Ricky Ponting's 51.85 — a slim margin of 1.04 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Ricky Ponting averages 28.64 at a strike rate of 132.79, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Ricky Ponting has the higher strike rate (132.79 vs 0).
Ricky Ponting has IPL data (91 runs at a strike rate of 71.1), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ricky Ponting has taken 8 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Ricky Ponting has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.16 vs 7.47).
Both Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Brian Lara averages 52.89 compared to Ricky Ponting's 51.85 in that format.
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