Pat Cummins vs AB de Villiers
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Pat Cummins vs AB de Villiers: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
AB de Villiers leads this head-to-head 1–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where AB de Villiers averages 50.66 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, AB de Villiers leads with an average of 53.5 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 38.99 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers leads on total ODI runs (9,577 vs 537). AB de Villiers's 25 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, AB de Villiers holds the edge — averaging 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, AB de Villiers leads with 5,162 runs versus 642 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Pat Cummins leads on international wickets (531 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 1–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (50.66 vs 16.33) and ODI average (53.5 vs 14.51) mean AB de Villiers leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Pat Cummins vs AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers leads 1–18 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 Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. AB de Villiers has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 0).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 34.33 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. AB de Villiers has the higher strike rate (135.17 vs 118.8).
AB de Villiers leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,162 runs at a strike rate of 151.69, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. AB de Villiers also leads in IPL sixes (251 vs 44), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to AB de Villiers's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 6.355).
Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), while AB de Villiers records their highest batting average in ODIs (53.5), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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