Glenn McGrath vs Glenn Maxwell
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Glenn Maxwell: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Glenn Maxwell leads this head-to-head 2–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Glenn Maxwell averages 26.08 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Glenn Maxwell leads with an average of 33.81 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a massive gap of 29.98 runs per dismissal. Glenn Maxwell leads on total ODI runs (3,990 vs 115). Glenn Maxwell's 4 ODI centuries to Glenn McGrath's 0 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 Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, Glenn Maxwell leads with 2,819 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 136 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Glenn Maxwell takes this comparison 2–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (26.08 vs 7.37) and ODI average (33.81 vs 3.83) mean Glenn Maxwell leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell leads 2–17 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Glenn Maxwell has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (26.08) and ODI cricket (33.81).
Glenn Maxwell holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 33.81 with 3990 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. Glenn Maxwell has also scored more ODI centuries (4 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Glenn Maxwell averages 26.08 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a massive gap of 18.71 runs per dismissal. Glenn Maxwell has accumulated 339 Test runs including 1 centuries.
In T20Is, Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. Glenn Maxwell has the higher strike rate (154.43 vs 41.67).
Glenn Maxwell leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,819 runs at a strike rate of 155.15, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Glenn Maxwell also leads in IPL sixes (161 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 Glenn Maxwell's 136. Glenn Maxwell has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.8 vs 6.88).
Glenn McGrath records their highest batting average in Tests (7.37), while Glenn Maxwell records their highest batting average in ODIs (33.81), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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