Over 79 deliveries — a reasonable sample that reveals clear patterns across TEST and IPL cricket, the battle between Ravindra Jadeja and Kagiso Rabada has been remarkably even — 64 runs scored, 3 dismissals, and an average of 21.33 that tells the story of a genuine contest.
Ravindra Jadeja's most productive format against Kagiso Rabada is IPL, where the batter has averaged 45.00 from 28 balls at a strike rate of 160.71. In contrast, TEST has proved far tougher, where Kagiso Rabada has restricted Ravindra Jadeja to an average of 9.50 — a difference of 36 runs per dismissal between the two formats, highlighting how pitch type and match context shape this rivalry.
Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Ravindra Jadeja 3 times across 79 deliveries — one wicket every 26 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Ravindra Jadeja has scored enough to stay competitive, but Kagiso Rabada has always had the last word often enough to matter.
A 60.8% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Kagiso Rabada has tied Ravindra Jadeja down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Ravindra Jadeja has hit 7 fours and 2 sixes — with 63% of runs coming from boundaries, the batter has been almost entirely reliant on the big shot rather than rotating the strike.
Although the sample is moderate at 79 balls, the patterns here are worth noting. As the two meet more often, this rivalry is one to follow closely for cricket fans.
Ravindra Jadeja has scored 64 runs off 79 balls against Kagiso Rabada across TEST and IPL cricket, averaging 21.33 per dismissal with a strike rate of 81.01.
Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Ravindra Jadeja 3 times across 79 deliveries in TEST and IPL cricket — one wicket every 26 balls on average.
This is an evenly matched rivalry. Ravindra Jadeja has scored 64 runs and averages 21.33, while Kagiso Rabada has taken 3 wickets across 79 deliveries. Neither player holds a definitive edge.
Ravindra Jadeja has performed best against Kagiso Rabada in IPL cricket, averaging 45.00 from 28 balls with a strike rate of 160.71. TEST has been the tougher format in this matchup.
Ravindra Jadeja has scored at a strike rate of 81.01 against Kagiso Rabada across TEST and IPL cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 79 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 7 fours and 2 sixes.
Kagiso Rabada has delivered 60.8% dot balls against Ravindra Jadeja across 79 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Ravindra Jadeja has still managed 9 boundaries in the matchup.
Ravindra Jadeja has hit 7 fours and 2 sixes off Kagiso Rabada's bowling across TEST and IPL cricket. Boundaries account for 63% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Ravindra Jadeja and Kagiso Rabada covers TEST and IPL cricket, totalling 79 balls faced. Stats are available for each format individually in the Format Breakdown tab above.