Glenn McGrath vs David Warner
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs David Warner: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
David Warner leads this head-to-head 0–20 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where David Warner averages 44.6 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, David Warner leads with an average of 45.01 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a massive gap of 41.18 runs per dismissal. David Warner leads on total ODI runs (6,932 vs 115). David Warner's 22 ODI centuries to Glenn McGrath's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, David Warner holds the edge — averaging 33.44 at a strike rate of 142.48, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, David Warner leads with 6,565 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn McGrath leads on international wickets (949 vs 4 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
David Warner takes this comparison 0–20 across batting categories. A higher Test average (44.6 vs 7.37) and ODI average (45.01 vs 3.83) mean David Warner leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs David Warner
David Warner leads 0–20 across the batting categories included in this comparison. David Warner has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (44.6) and ODI cricket (45.01).
David Warner holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 45.01 with 6932 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. David Warner has also scored more ODI centuries (22 vs 0).
In Test cricket, David Warner averages 44.6 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a massive gap of 37.23 runs per dismissal. David Warner has accumulated 8,786 Test runs including 26 centuries.
In T20Is, David Warner averages 33.44 at a strike rate of 142.48, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. David Warner has the higher strike rate (142.48 vs 41.67).
David Warner leads in IPL run-scoring with 6,565 runs at a strike rate of 139.78, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. David Warner also leads in IPL sixes (235 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn McGrath has taken 949 international wickets compared to David Warner's 4. Glenn McGrath has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.88 vs 8).
Glenn McGrath records their highest batting average in Tests (7.37), while David Warner records their highest batting average in ODIs (45.01), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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