Over 116 deliveries — a reasonable sample that reveals clear patterns across TEST cricket, the battle between Younis Khan and Ben Stokes has been remarkably even — 51 runs scored, 1 dismissal, and an average of 51.00 that tells the story of a genuine contest.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Younis Khan 1 time across 116 deliveries — one wicket every 116 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Younis Khan has scored enough to stay competitive, but Ben Stokes has always had the last word often enough to matter.
A 75.9% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Ben Stokes has tied Younis Khan down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Younis Khan has found 4 fours and 0 sixes, though with boundaries accounting for only 31% of runs, the majority of scoring has come from ones and twos — a testament to smart cricket against a quality bowler.
With over 116 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans TEST cricket, capturing how this battle has played out in that specific context. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.
Younis Khan has scored 51 runs off 116 balls against Ben Stokes across TEST cricket, averaging 51.00 per dismissal with a strike rate of 43.97.
Ben Stokes has dismissed Younis Khan 1 time across 116 deliveries in TEST cricket — one wicket every 116 balls on average.
This is an evenly matched rivalry. Younis Khan has scored 51 runs and averages 51.00, while Ben Stokes has taken 1 wicket across 116 deliveries. Neither player holds a definitive edge.
Younis Khan has scored at a strike rate of 43.97 against Ben Stokes across TEST cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 116 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 4 fours and 0 sixes.
Ben Stokes has delivered 75.9% dot balls against Younis Khan across 116 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Younis Khan has still managed 4 boundaries in the matchup.
Younis Khan has hit 4 fours and 0 sixes off Ben Stokes's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 31% of all runs scored in this matchup — with the majority of runs coming from rotating the strike and running hard.
This head-to-head record between Younis Khan and Ben Stokes covers TEST cricket, totalling 116 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.