Sanju Samson vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Sanju Samson vs Ben Stokes: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
Sanju Samson leads this head-to-head 12–8 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Sanju Samson averages 56.67 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23.
In ODI cricket, Sanju Samson leads with an average of 56.67 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a massive gap of 15.44 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes leads on total ODI runs (3,463 vs 510). Ben Stokes's 5 ODI centuries to Sanju Samson's 1 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Sanju Samson holds the edge — averaging 27.02 at a strike rate of 156, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Sanju Samson leads with 5,181 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Ben Stokes brings 352 international wickets to the table — a bowling contribution that Sanju Samson cannot match, giving Ben Stokes greater all-round value in balanced conditions.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Sanju Samson leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Sanju Samson's average of 56.67 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 is a massive gap that compounds over a long career.
Frequently Asked — Sanju Samson vs Ben Stokes
Sanju Samson leads 12–8 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Sanju Samson leads in more batting categories overall, while Ben Stokes holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Sanju Samson holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 56.67 with 510 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. Sanju Samson has also scored more ODI centuries (1 vs 5).
In Test cricket, Ben Stokes averages 34.47 versus Sanju Samson's 0 — a massive gap of 34.47 runs per dismissal. Ben Stokes has accumulated 7,273 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Sanju Samson averages 27.02 at a strike rate of 156, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Sanju Samson has the higher strike rate (156 vs 128.01).
Sanju Samson leads in IPL run-scoring with 5,181 runs at a strike rate of 141.14, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Sanju Samson also leads in IPL sixes (243 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets across formats, while Sanju Samson has limited or no bowling records.
Both Sanju Samson and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Sanju Samson averages 56.67 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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