MS Dhoni vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
MS Dhoni vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
MS Dhoni leads this head-to-head 13–6 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where MS Dhoni averages 38.09 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, MS Dhoni leads with an average of 50.58 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a significant gap of 9.35 runs per dismissal. MS Dhoni has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (10,773 vs 3,463). MS Dhoni's 10 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, MS Dhoni holds the edge — averaging 37.6 at a strike rate of 126.14, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, MS Dhoni leads with 5,439 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 1 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, MS Dhoni leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (38.09 vs 34.47) and ODI average (50.58 vs 41.23), MS Dhoni makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ben Stokes does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — MS Dhoni vs Ben Stokes
MS Dhoni leads 13–6 across the batting categories included in this comparison. MS Dhoni has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (38.09) and ODI cricket (50.58).
MS Dhoni holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 50.58 with 10773 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. MS Dhoni has also scored more ODI centuries (10 vs 5).
In Test cricket, MS Dhoni averages 38.09 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a meaningful difference of 3.62 runs per dismissal. MS Dhoni has accumulated 4,876 Test runs including 6 centuries.
In T20Is, MS Dhoni averages 37.6 at a strike rate of 126.14, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 126.14).
MS Dhoni leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,439 runs at a strike rate of 137.46, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. MS Dhoni also leads in IPL sixes (264 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 MS Dhoni's 1. MS Dhoni has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.17 vs 7.22).
Both MS Dhoni and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. MS Dhoni averages 50.58 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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