Glenn Maxwell vs AB de Villiers
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn Maxwell vs AB de Villiers: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 8–12 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Glenn Maxwell's 26.08.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Glenn Maxwell's 33.81 — a massive gap of 19.69 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers leads on total ODI runs (9,577 vs 3,990). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Glenn Maxwell's 4 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Glenn Maxwell holds the edge — averaging 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at SR 135.17. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 2,819 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn Maxwell leads on international wickets (136 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 8–12 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.66 vs 26.08) and ODI average (53.5 vs 33.81) mean AB de Villiers leads in both prestige formats. Glenn Maxwell provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Glenn Maxwell vs AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers leads 8–12 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 Glenn Maxwell's average of 33.81 and 3990 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 4).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Glenn Maxwell's 26.08 — a massive gap of 24.58 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17. Glenn Maxwell has the higher strike rate (154.43 vs 135.17).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Glenn Maxwell's 2,819 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 161), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn Maxwell has taken 136 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 6.8).
Both Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Glenn Maxwell averages 33.81 compared to AB de Villiers's 53.5 in that format.
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