Kieron Pollard vs AB de Villiers
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kieron Pollard vs AB de Villiers: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 0–19 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Kieron Pollard's 0.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Kieron Pollard's 26.02 — a massive gap of 27.48 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers leads on total ODI runs (9,577 vs 2,706). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Kieron Pollard's 3 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, the two players are near-identical — Kieron Pollard averages 25.31 at SR 135.15, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at SR 135.17. The format delivers no clean verdict. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 3,412 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Kieron Pollard leads on international wickets (97 vs 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
AB de Villiers takes this comparison 0–19 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.66 vs 0) and ODI average (53.5 vs 26.02) mean AB de Villiers leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Kieron Pollard vs AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers leads 0–19 across the batting categories included in this comparison. AB de Villiers has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.66) and ODI cricket (53.5).
AB de Villiers holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 53.5 with 9577 runs, compared to Kieron Pollard's average of 26.02 and 2706 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 3).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Kieron Pollard's 0 — a massive gap of 50.66 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Kieron Pollard averages 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 135.15).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Kieron Pollard's 3,412 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 223), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Kieron Pollard has taken 97 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.015).
Both Kieron Pollard and AB de Villiers achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Kieron Pollard averages 26.02 compared to AB de Villiers's 53.5 in that format.
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