Kieron Pollard vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kieron Pollard vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 8–11 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Ben Stokes averages 34.47 compared to Kieron Pollard's 0.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Kieron Pollard's 26.02 — a massive gap of 15.21 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 2,706). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Kieron Pollard's 3 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Kieron Pollard holds the edge — averaging 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Kieron Pollard leads with 3,412 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 97 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ben Stokes takes this comparison 8–11 across batting categories. A higher Test average (34.47 vs 0) and ODI average (41.23 vs 26.02) mean Ben Stokes leads in both prestige formats. Kieron Pollard provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Kieron Pollard vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 8–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ben Stokes has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (34.47) and ODI cricket (41.23).
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Kieron Pollard's average of 26.02 and 2706 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 3).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Kieron Pollard's 0 — a massive gap of 34.47 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has accumulated 7,273 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Kieron Pollard averages 25.31 at a strike rate of 135.15, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Kieron Pollard has the higher strike rate (135.15 vs 128.01).
Kieron Pollard leads in IPL run-scoring with 3,412 runs at a strike rate of 147.33, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Kieron Pollard also leads in IPL sixes (223 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Kieron Pollard's 97. Kieron Pollard has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.015 vs 7.22).
Both Kieron Pollard and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Kieron Pollard averages 26.02 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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