Kagiso Rabada vs Glenn Maxwell
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Glenn Maxwell: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Glenn Maxwell leads this head-to-head 2–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Glenn Maxwell averages 26.08 compared to Kagiso Rabada's 12.24.
In ODI cricket, Glenn Maxwell leads with an average of 33.81 versus Kagiso Rabada's 14.85 — a massive gap of 18.96 runs per dismissal. Glenn Maxwell leads on total ODI runs (3,990 vs 401). Glenn Maxwell's 4 ODI centuries to Kagiso Rabada's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Glenn Maxwell holds the edge — averaging 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at SR 115.73. In the IPL, Glenn Maxwell leads with 2,819 runs versus 262 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Kagiso Rabada leads on international wickets (591 vs 136 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Glenn Maxwell takes this comparison 2–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (26.08 vs 12.24) and ODI average (33.81 vs 14.85) mean Glenn Maxwell leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell leads 2–17 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Glenn Maxwell has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (26.08) and ODI cricket (33.81).
Glenn Maxwell holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 33.81 with 3990 runs, compared to Kagiso Rabada's average of 14.85 and 401 runs. Glenn Maxwell has also scored more ODI centuries (4 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Glenn Maxwell averages 26.08 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a significant gap of 13.84 runs per dismissal. Glenn Maxwell has accumulated 339 Test runs including 1 centuries.
In T20Is, Glenn Maxwell averages 28.97 at a strike rate of 154.43, while Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73. Glenn Maxwell has the higher strike rate (154.43 vs 115.73).
Glenn Maxwell leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,819 runs at a strike rate of 155.15, compared to Kagiso Rabada's 262 runs. Glenn Maxwell also leads in IPL sixes (161 vs 11), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Kagiso Rabada has taken 591 international wickets compared to Glenn Maxwell's 136. Kagiso Rabada has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.745 vs 6.8).
Both Kagiso Rabada and Glenn Maxwell achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Kagiso Rabada averages 14.85 compared to Glenn Maxwell's 33.81 in that format.
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