Hardik Pandya vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Hardik Pandya vs Joe Root: A Dead-Even Cricket Rivalry Decided by the Finest of Margins
Hardik Pandya and Joe Root split the categories 9–9 — a genuinely even rivalry where format preference determines the winner. Both players sit in elite territory across the key benchmarks, making this one of cricket's most debatable head-to-heads.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Hardik Pandya's 32.83 — a massive gap of 18.32 runs per dismissal. Joe Root leads on total ODI runs (7,826 vs 1,904). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Hardik Pandya's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Hardik Pandya averages 28.25 at SR 145.92. In the IPL, Hardik Pandya leads with 2,955 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Hardik Pandya leads on international wickets (222 vs 110 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
The numbers refuse to separate Hardik Pandya and Joe Root — both players win exactly the same number of statistical categories (9–9) in this head-to-head. Joe Root holds the Test edge (avg 31.29 vs 50.64), while Hardik Pandya levels the ledger in other formats. Pick your format, pick your winner — this one depends entirely on what you value most in a cricketer.
Frequently Asked — Hardik Pandya vs Joe Root
This comparison is level at 9–9. Both players lead in different batting categories, resulting in an even statistical comparison.
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Hardik Pandya's average of 32.83 and 1904 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Hardik Pandya's 31.29 — a massive gap of 19.35 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Hardik Pandya averages 28.25 at a strike rate of 145.92. Hardik Pandya has the higher strike rate (145.92 vs 126.31).
Hardik Pandya leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.29, compared to Joe Root's 10 runs. Hardik Pandya also leads in IPL sixes (155 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Hardik Pandya has taken 222 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Hardik Pandya has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.97 vs 7.92).
Both Hardik Pandya and Joe Root achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Hardik Pandya averages 32.83 compared to Joe Root's 51.15 in that format.
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