Younis Khan vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Ben Stokes: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Ben Stokes leads this head-to-head 8–11 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to Younis Khan's 31.25.
In ODI cricket, Ben Stokes leads with an average of 41.23 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a significant gap of 9.98 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,249 vs 3,463). Younis Khan's 7 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, the two players are near-identical — Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. The format delivers no clean verdict. In the IPL, Ben Stokes leads with 935 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 vs 15 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ben Stokes takes this comparison 8–11 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 41.23 versus 31.25 — is the headline number separating the two players. Younis Khan provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes leads 8–11 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ben Stokes leads in more batting categories overall, while Younis Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ben Stokes holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.23 with 3463 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Ben Stokes has also scored more ODI centuries (5 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a massive gap of 17.59 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has accumulated 10,099 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Ben Stokes has the higher strike rate (128.01 vs 121.43).
Ben Stokes leads in IPL run-scoring with 935 runs at a strike rate of 133.96, compared to Younis Khan's 3 runs. Ben Stokes also leads in IPL sixes (32 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Younis Khan's 15. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 7.22).
Younis Khan records their highest batting average in Tests (52.06), while Ben Stokes records their highest batting average in ODIs (41.23), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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