Steven Smith vs Ricky Ponting
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Steven Smith vs Ricky Ponting: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Steven Smith leads this head-to-head 10–9 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Ricky Ponting's 51.85.
In ODI cricket, Steven Smith leads with an average of 43.28 versus Ricky Ponting's 42.04 — a slim margin of 1.24 runs per dismissal. Ricky Ponting leads on total ODI runs (13,704 vs 5,800). Ricky Ponting's 30 ODI centuries to Steven Smith's 12 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Ricky Ponting holds the edge — averaging 28.64 at a strike rate of 132.79, while Steven Smith averages 24.86 at SR 125.46. In the IPL, Steven Smith leads with 2,485 runs versus 91 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Steven Smith leads on international wickets (64 vs 8 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, Steven Smith leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (56 vs 51.85) and ODI average (43.28 vs 42.04), Steven Smith makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game. Ricky Ponting does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Steven Smith vs Ricky Ponting
Steven Smith leads 10–9 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Steven Smith has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (56) and ODI cricket (43.28).
Steven Smith holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 43.28 with 5800 runs, compared to Ricky Ponting's average of 42.04 and 13704 runs. Steven Smith has also scored more ODI centuries (12 vs 30).
In Test cricket, Steven Smith averages 56 versus Ricky Ponting's 51.85 — a meaningful difference of 4.15 runs per dismissal. Steven Smith has accumulated 10,920 Test runs including 37 centuries.
In T20Is, Ricky Ponting averages 28.64 at a strike rate of 132.79, while Steven Smith averages 24.86 at a strike rate of 125.46. Ricky Ponting has the higher strike rate (132.79 vs 125.46).
Steven Smith leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,485 runs at a strike rate of 128.1, compared to Ricky Ponting's 91 runs. Steven Smith also leads in IPL sixes (60 vs 2), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Steven Smith has taken 64 international wickets compared to Ricky Ponting's 8. Ricky Ponting has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.16 vs 6.6).
Both Steven Smith and Ricky Ponting achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Steven Smith averages 56 compared to Ricky Ponting's 51.85 in that format.
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