Ravindra Jadeja vs MS Dhoni
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ravindra Jadeja vs MS Dhoni: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
MS Dhoni leads this head-to-head 1–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where MS Dhoni averages 38.09 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82.
In ODI cricket, MS Dhoni leads with an average of 50.58 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 32.28 — a massive gap of 18.3 runs per dismissal. MS Dhoni leads on total ODI runs (10,773 vs 2,905). MS Dhoni's 10 ODI centuries to Ravindra Jadeja'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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at SR 127.17. In the IPL, MS Dhoni leads with 5,439 runs versus 3,526 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja leads on international wickets (638 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 1–16 across batting categories. A higher Test average (38.09 vs 37.82) and ODI average (50.58 vs 32.28) mean MS Dhoni leads in both prestige formats. Ravindra Jadeja provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Ravindra Jadeja vs MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni leads 1–16 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 Ravindra Jadeja's average of 32.28 and 2905 runs. MS Dhoni has also scored more ODI centuries (10 vs 0).
In Test cricket, MS Dhoni averages 38.09 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 — a slim margin of 0.27 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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17. Ravindra Jadeja has the higher strike rate (127.17 vs 126.14).
MS Dhoni leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,439 runs at a strike rate of 137.46, compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 3,526 runs. MS Dhoni also leads in IPL sixes (264 vs 122), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 638 international wickets compared to MS Dhoni's 1. MS Dhoni has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.17 vs 6.01).
Ravindra Jadeja records their highest batting average in Tests (37.82), while MS Dhoni records their highest batting average in ODIs (50.58), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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