Jacques Kallis vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jacques Kallis vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 14–5 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a meaningful difference of 3.13 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (11,579 vs 3,463). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Jacques Kallis holds the edge — averaging 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Jacques Kallis leads with 2,427 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Jacques Kallis leads on international wickets (577 vs 352 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Jacques Kallis leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (55.37 vs 34.47) and ODI average (44.36 vs 41.23), Jacques Kallis makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ben Stokes does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Jacques Kallis vs Ben Stokes
Jacques Kallis leads 14–5 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jacques Kallis has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (55.37) and ODI cricket (44.36).
Jacques Kallis holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.36 with 11579 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 5).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 20.9 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has accumulated 13,289 Test runs including 45 centuries.
In T20Is, Jacques Kallis averages 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 119.36).
Jacques Kallis leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Jacques Kallis also leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets compared to Ben Stokes's 352. Jacques Kallis has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.04 vs 7.22).
Jacques Kallis records their highest batting average in Tests (55.37), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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