Kagiso Rabada vs Shane Warne
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kagiso Rabada vs Shane Warne: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Kagiso Rabada leads this head-to-head 8–6 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Kagiso Rabada averages 14.85 compared to Shane Warne's 13.05.
In ODI cricket, Kagiso Rabada leads with an average of 14.85 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 — a slim margin of 1.8 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne leads on total ODI runs (1,018 vs 401).
In T20 Internationals, Kagiso Rabada holds the edge — averaging 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Shane Warne averages 0 at SR 0. In the IPL, Kagiso Rabada leads with 262 runs versus 198 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Shane Warne leads on international wickets (1001 vs 591 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, Kagiso Rabada leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Kagiso Rabada's average of 14.85 versus Shane Warne's 13.05 is a slim margin that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Kagiso Rabada vs Shane Warne
Kagiso Rabada leads 8–6 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kagiso Rabada leads in more batting categories overall, while Shane Warne holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Kagiso Rabada holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 14.85 with 401 runs, compared to Shane Warne's average of 13.05 and 1018 runs. The difference in batting average is 1.8 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Shane Warne averages 17.33 versus Kagiso Rabada's 12.24 — a meaningful difference of 5.09 runs per dismissal. Shane Warne has accumulated 3,154 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Kagiso Rabada averages 14.15 at a strike rate of 115.73, while Shane Warne averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Kagiso Rabada has the higher strike rate (115.73 vs 0).
Kagiso Rabada leads in IPL run-scoring with 262 runs at a strike rate of 109.63, compared to Shane Warne's 198 runs. Kagiso Rabada also leads in IPL sixes (11 vs 6), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Shane Warne has taken 1001 international wickets compared to Kagiso Rabada's 591. Shane Warne has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.25 vs 6.745).
Kagiso Rabada records their highest batting average in ODIs (14.85), while Shane Warne records their highest batting average in Tests (17.33), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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