Younis Khan vs Ravindra Jadeja
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Ravindra Jadeja: A Dead-Even Cricket Rivalry Decided by the Finest of Margins
Younis Khan and Ravindra Jadeja split the categories 9–9 — a genuinely even rivalry where format preference determines the winner. Both players sit in elite territory across the key benchmarks, making this one of cricket's most debatable head-to-heads.
In ODI cricket, Ravindra Jadeja leads with an average of 32.28 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a slim margin of 1.03 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,249 vs 2,905). Younis Khan's 7 ODI centuries to Ravindra Jadeja's 0 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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at SR 127.17. The format delivers no clean verdict. In the IPL, Ravindra Jadeja leads with 3,526 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja leads on international wickets (638 vs 15 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
The numbers refuse to separate Younis Khan and Ravindra Jadeja — both players win exactly the same number of statistical categories (9–9) in this head-to-head. Younis Khan holds the Test edge (avg 52.06 vs 37.82), while Ravindra Jadeja levels the ledger in other formats. Pick your format, pick your winner — this one depends entirely on what you value most in a cricketer.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Ravindra Jadeja
This comparison is level at 9–9. Both players lead in different batting categories, resulting in an even statistical comparison.
Ravindra Jadeja holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 32.28 with 2905 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. The difference in batting average is 1.03 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 — a significant gap of 14.24 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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17. Ravindra Jadeja has the higher strike rate (127.17 vs 121.43).
Ravindra Jadeja leads in IPL run-scoring with 3,526 runs at a strike rate of 130.6, compared to Younis Khan's 3 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also leads in IPL sixes (122 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 638 international wickets compared to Younis Khan's 15. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 6.01).
Both Younis Khan and Ravindra Jadeja achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Younis Khan averages 52.06 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 in that format.
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