Jos Buttler vs Kumar Sangakkara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jos Buttler vs Kumar Sangakkara: Two Batters, Different Peak Formats — Full Stats Breakdown
Jos Buttler leads this head-to-head 11–9 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Jos Buttler averages 39.01 compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99.
In ODI cricket, Kumar Sangakkara leads with an average of 41.99 versus Jos Buttler's 39.01 — a slim margin of 2.98 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara leads on total ODI runs (14,234 vs 5,578). Kumar Sangakkara's 25 ODI centuries to Jos Buttler's 11 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Jos Buttler holds the edge — averaging 33.97 at a strike rate of 148.94, while Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at SR 119.56. In the IPL, Jos Buttler leads with 4,646 runs versus 1,687 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Jos Buttler leads in most categories.
Frequently Asked — Jos Buttler vs Kumar Sangakkara
Jos Buttler leads 11–9 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jos Buttler leads in more batting categories overall, while Kumar Sangakkara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.99 with 14234 runs, compared to Jos Buttler's average of 39.01 and 5578 runs. Kumar Sangakkara has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 11).
In Test cricket, Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 versus Jos Buttler's 31.95 — a massive gap of 25.19 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated 12,400 Test runs including 38 centuries.
In T20Is, Jos Buttler averages 33.97 at a strike rate of 148.94, while Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56. Jos Buttler has the higher strike rate (148.94 vs 119.56).
Jos Buttler leads in IPL run-scoring with 4,646 runs at a strike rate of 149.73, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 1,687 runs. Jos Buttler also leads in IPL sixes (211 vs 27), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Jos Buttler has hit more sixes across all formats (618 vs 186). In T20 cricket specifically, Jos Buttler strikes at 148.94 SR versus Kumar Sangakkara's 119.56 — the player with the higher SR typically generates more boundary opportunities.
Jos Buttler records their highest batting average in ODIs (39.01), while Kumar Sangakkara records their highest batting average in Tests (57.14), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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