Younis Khan vs Ricky Ponting
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Ricky Ponting: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Ricky Ponting leads this head-to-head 2–14 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Ricky Ponting averages 42.04 compared to Younis Khan's 31.25.
In ODI cricket, Ricky Ponting leads with an average of 42.04 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a significant gap of 10.79 runs per dismissal. Ricky Ponting leads on total ODI runs (13,704 vs 7,249). Ricky Ponting's 30 ODI centuries to Younis Khan's 7 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 Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43. In the IPL, Ricky Ponting leads with 91 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Younis Khan leads on international wickets (15 vs 8 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Ricky Ponting takes this comparison 2–14 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 42.04 versus 31.25 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting leads 2–14 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Ricky Ponting leads in more batting categories overall, while Younis Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Ricky Ponting holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 42.04 with 13704 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Ricky Ponting has also scored more ODI centuries (30 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Ricky Ponting's 51.85 — a slim margin of 0.21 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has accumulated 10,099 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Ricky Ponting averages 28.64 at a strike rate of 132.79, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43. Ricky Ponting has the higher strike rate (132.79 vs 121.43).
Ricky Ponting leads in IPL run-scoring with 91 runs at a strike rate of 71.1, compared to Younis Khan's 3 runs. Ricky Ponting also leads in IPL sixes (2 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Younis Khan has taken 15 international wickets compared to Ricky Ponting's 8. Ricky Ponting has the lower white-ball economy rate (4.16 vs 5.495).
Both Younis Khan and Ricky Ponting achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Younis Khan averages 52.06 compared to Ricky Ponting's 51.85 in that format.
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