Glenn McGrath vs Sachin Tendulkar
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Sachin Tendulkar: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Sachin Tendulkar leads this head-to-head 0–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Sachin Tendulkar leads with an average of 44.83 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a massive gap of 41 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar leads on total ODI runs (18,426 vs 115). Sachin Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries to Glenn McGrath's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Sachin Tendulkar holds the edge — averaging 10 at a strike rate of 83.34, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, Sachin Tendulkar leads with 2,334 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 201 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Sachin Tendulkar takes this comparison 0–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (53.79 vs 7.37) and ODI average (44.83 vs 3.83) mean Sachin Tendulkar leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar leads 0–18 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Sachin Tendulkar has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (53.79) and ODI cricket (44.83).
Sachin Tendulkar holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.83 with 18426 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has also scored more ODI centuries (49 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a massive gap of 46.42 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 15,921 Test runs including 51 centuries.
In T20Is, Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at a strike rate of 83.34, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. Sachin Tendulkar has the higher strike rate (83.34 vs 41.67).
Sachin Tendulkar leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,334 runs at a strike rate of 119.82, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Sachin Tendulkar also leads in IPL sixes (29 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 Sachin Tendulkar's 201. Sachin Tendulkar has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.95 vs 6.88).
Both Glenn McGrath and Sachin Tendulkar achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Glenn McGrath averages 7.37 compared to Sachin Tendulkar's 53.79 in that format.
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