Kagiso Rabada vs Sachin Tendulkar
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Sachin Tendulkar: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Sachin Tendulkar leads this head-to-head 3–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 compared to Kagiso Rabada's 12.24.
In ODI cricket, Sachin Tendulkar leads with an average of 44.83 versus Kagiso Rabada's 14.85 — a massive gap of 29.98 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar leads on total ODI runs (18,426 vs 401). Sachin Tendulkar's 49 ODI centuries to Kagiso Rabada's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Kagiso Rabada holds the edge — averaging 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at SR 83.34. In the IPL, Sachin Tendulkar leads with 2,334 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 201 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Sachin Tendulkar takes this comparison 3–15 across batting categories. A higher Test average (53.79 vs 12.24) and ODI average (44.83 vs 14.85) mean Sachin Tendulkar leads in both prestige formats. Kagiso Rabada provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar leads 3–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Sachin Tendulkar has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (53.79) and ODI cricket (44.83).
Sachin Tendulkar holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.83 with 18426 runs, compared to Kagiso Rabada's average of 14.85 and 401 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has also scored more ODI centuries (49 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar averages 53.79 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a massive gap of 41.55 runs per dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar has accumulated 15,921 Test runs including 51 centuries.
In T20Is, Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Sachin Tendulkar averages 10 at a strike rate of 83.34. Kagiso Rabada has the higher strike rate (115.73 vs 83.34).
Sachin Tendulkar leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,334 runs at a strike rate of 119.82, compared to Kagiso Rabada's 262 runs. Sachin Tendulkar also leads in IPL sixes (29 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 Sachin Tendulkar's 201. Sachin Tendulkar has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.95 vs 6.745).
Kagiso Rabada records their highest batting average in ODIs (14.85), while Sachin Tendulkar records their highest batting average in Tests (53.79), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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