Kagiso Rabada vs Pat Cummins
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Pat Cummins: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Pat Cummins leads this head-to-head 5–9 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Pat Cummins averages 16.33 compared to Kagiso Rabada's 12.24.
In ODI cricket, Kagiso Rabada leads with an average of 14.85 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a slim margin of 0.34 runs per dismissal. Pat Cummins leads on total ODI runs (537 vs 401).
In T20 Internationals, Kagiso Rabada holds the edge — averaging 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Pat Cummins leads with 642 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 531 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Pat Cummins takes this comparison 5–9 across batting categories. Kagiso Rabada provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins leads 5–9 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Pat Cummins leads in more batting categories overall, while Kagiso Rabada holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Kagiso Rabada holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 14.85 with 401 runs, compared to Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. The difference in batting average is 0.34 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Pat Cummins averages 16.33 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a meaningful difference of 4.09 runs per dismissal. Pat Cummins has accumulated 1,584 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Pat Cummins has the higher strike rate (118.8 vs 115.73).
Pat Cummins leads in IPL run-scoring with 642 runs at a strike rate of 152.5, compared to Kagiso Rabada's 262 runs. Pat Cummins also leads in IPL sixes (44 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 Pat Cummins's 531. Pat Cummins has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.355 vs 6.745).
Kagiso Rabada records their highest batting average in ODIs (14.85), while Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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