Pat Cummins vs MS Dhoni
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Pat Cummins vs MS Dhoni: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
MS Dhoni leads this head-to-head 1–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where MS Dhoni averages 38.09 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, MS Dhoni leads with an average of 50.58 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 36.07 runs per dismissal. MS Dhoni leads on total ODI runs (10,773 vs 537). MS Dhoni's 10 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, MS Dhoni holds the edge — averaging 37.6 at a strike rate of 126.14, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, MS Dhoni leads with 5,439 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 1 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
MS Dhoni takes this comparison 1–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (38.09 vs 16.33) and ODI average (50.58 vs 14.51) mean MS Dhoni leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Pat Cummins vs MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni leads 1–17 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 Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. MS Dhoni has also scored more ODI centuries (10 vs 0).
In Test cricket, MS Dhoni averages 38.09 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 21.76 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. MS Dhoni has the higher strike rate (126.14 vs 118.8).
MS Dhoni leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,439 runs at a strike rate of 137.46, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. MS Dhoni also leads in IPL sixes (264 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 MS Dhoni's 1. MS Dhoni has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.17 vs 6.355).
Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), while MS Dhoni records their highest batting average in ODIs (50.58), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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