Younis Khan vs Chris Gayle
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Chris Gayle: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Chris Gayle leads this head-to-head 3–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Chris Gayle averages 37.7 compared to Younis Khan's 31.25.
In ODI cricket, Chris Gayle leads with an average of 37.7 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a meaningful difference of 6.45 runs per dismissal. Chris Gayle leads on total ODI runs (10,480 vs 7,249). Chris Gayle's 25 ODI centuries to Younis Khan's 7 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Chris Gayle holds the edge — averaging 27.93 at a strike rate of 137.51, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43. In the IPL, Chris Gayle leads with 4,965 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Chris Gayle leads on international wickets (260 vs 15 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Chris Gayle takes this comparison 3–17 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 37.7 versus 31.25 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle leads 3–17 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Chris Gayle leads in more batting categories overall, while Younis Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Chris Gayle holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 37.7 with 10480 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Chris Gayle has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Chris Gayle's 42.19 — a significant gap of 9.87 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has accumulated 10,099 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Chris Gayle averages 27.93 at a strike rate of 137.51, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43. Chris Gayle has the higher strike rate (137.51 vs 121.43).
Chris Gayle leads in IPL run-scoring with 4,965 runs at a strike rate of 148.97, compared to Younis Khan's 3 runs. Chris Gayle also leads in IPL sixes (357 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Chris Gayle has taken 260 international wickets compared to Younis Khan's 15. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 5.86).
Both Younis Khan and Chris Gayle achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Younis Khan averages 52.06 compared to Chris Gayle's 42.19 in that format.
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