Younis Khan vs Joe Root
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Joe Root: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 1–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Joe Root averages 51.15 compared to Younis Khan's 31.25.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a massive gap of 19.9 runs per dismissal. Joe Root leads on total ODI runs (7,826 vs 7,249). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Younis Khan's 7 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43. In the IPL, Joe Root leads with 10 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Joe Root leads on international wickets (110 vs 15 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Joe Root takes this comparison 1–15 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 51.15 versus 31.25 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Joe Root
Joe Root leads 1–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root leads in more batting categories overall, while Younis Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Joe Root's 50.64 — a slim margin of 1.42 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has accumulated 10,099 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 121.43).
Joe Root leads in IPL run-scoring with 10 runs at a strike rate of 66.67, compared to Younis Khan's 3 runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Joe Root has taken 110 international wickets compared to Younis Khan's 15. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 7.92).
Younis Khan records their highest batting average in Tests (52.06), while Joe Root records their highest batting average in ODIs (51.15), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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