Head-to-head cricket stats and records between Sachin Tendulkar and Andrew Flintoff .

Sachin Tendulkar vs Andrew Flintoff — Head-to-Head Analysis

Over an extensive record of 136 deliveries — enough to draw reliable conclusions across TEST and IPL cricket, the battle between Sachin Tendulkar and Andrew Flintoff has been remarkably even — 67 runs scored, 2 dismissals, and an average of 33.50 that tells the story of a genuine contest.

Sachin Tendulkar's Best Format Against Andrew Flintoff

In IPL cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has never been dismissed by Andrew Flintoff, scoring 12 runs from 10 balls at a strike rate of 120.00 — a format where the batter has been almost untouchable. The contrast between IPL and TEST shows how differently this matchup plays out depending on conditions.

How Often Does Andrew Flintoff Dismiss Sachin Tendulkar?

Andrew Flintoff has dismissed Sachin Tendulkar 2 times across 136 deliveries — one wicket every 68 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Sachin Tendulkar has scored enough to stay competitive, but Andrew Flintoff has always had the last word often enough to matter.

Key Insights From This Matchup

A 69.1% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Andrew Flintoff has tied Sachin Tendulkar down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Across the matchup, Sachin Tendulkar has hit 7 fours and 0 sixes, with boundaries contributing 42% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.

With over 136 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans 2 formats, giving a complete picture of how Sachin Tendulkar handles Andrew Flintoff's style across different match conditions. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.