Glenn McGrath vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Shane Warne: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Shane Warne leads this head-to-head 3–11 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Shane Warne averages 17.33 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Shane Warne leads with an average of 13.05 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a significant gap of 9.22 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne leads on total ODI runs (1,018 vs 115).
In T20 Internationals, Glenn McGrath holds the edge — averaging 5 at a strike rate of 41.67, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Shane Warne leads with 198 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Shane Warne leads on international wickets (1001 vs 949 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Shane Warne takes this comparison 3–11 across batting categories. A higher Test average (17.33 vs 7.37) and ODI average (13.05 vs 3.83) mean Shane Warne leads in both prestige formats. Glenn McGrath provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Shane Warne
Shane Warne leads 3–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Shane Warne has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (17.33) and ODI cricket (13.05).
Shane Warne holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 13.05 with 1018 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. The difference in batting average is 9.22 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Shane Warne averages 17.33 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a significant gap of 9.96 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne has accumulated 3,154 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Glenn McGrath has the higher strike rate (41.67 vs 0).
Shane Warne leads in IPL run-scoring with 198 runs at a strike rate of 92.53, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Shane Warne also leads in IPL sixes (6 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Shane Warne has taken 1001 international wickets compared to Glenn McGrath's 949. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.88).
Both Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Glenn McGrath averages 7.37 compared to Shane Warne's 17.33 in that format.
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