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Ravindra Jadeja Vs Ben Stokes: Statistical Comparison Of Two Great All-Rounders In Tests



Stokes Vs Jadeja Test comparison [Source: @englandcricket/x.com]
Stokes Vs Jadeja Test comparison [Source: @englandcricket/x.com]

The stage is set and the players are ready as the India tour of England is set to commence on June 20, with the first Test match taking place at Headingley, Leeds. The series will be the first for both teams in the new WTC cycle, 2025-27 as they aim to begin it with a win.

While the batters generally hog all the limelight in Cricket, people forget the importance of all-rounders. For the upcoming series, both India and England have two of the finest all-rounders in world cricket - Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes and the duo will hold the key for their respective teams.

Ahead of the all-important 1st Test match, we look at the home, away and overall Test stats of both the players to determine who can be the match-winner for their teams.

Ravindra Jadeja Vs Ben Stokes: Overall Test stats

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches80111
Runs33706728
Average34.7435.41
50s/100s22/435/13

(Jadeja and Stokes overall batting stats)

As the table suggests, Stokes is a better Test batter than Ravindra Jadeja. There is a difference of almost 30 Test matches between the two, however, Stokes almost has twice the Test runs as compared to the Indian all-rounder.

Moreover, he has more 50 and 100-plus scores in red-ball cricket. The two play at almost similar positions in Tests and as the stats tell the story, Stokes is miles ahead as a batter when it comes to the overall numbers.

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches
80
111
Dismissals
323
213
Average
24.14
31.15
5-wicket hauls
15
4

(Jadeja and Stokes overall bowling stats)

In terms of batting, Stokes gets the upper hand, but when it comes to the bowling, the Indian star is miles ahead. In less matches he has more wickets and has delivered the goods with the red cherry. Plus, as compared to Stokes' 4 5-wicket hauls, Jaddu has 15 such five-wickets instances in Tests.

Ravindra Jadeja Vs Ben Stokes: Home Test Stats

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches49
49
Runs2023
3036
Average37.4639.94
50s/100s13/3
18/8

(Jadeja and Stokes batting stats at home)

Just like the overall batting stats, Stokes leads the charts when it comes to batting stats in home matches as well. They have played the same number of games (49) but Ben Stokes has almost 1000 more runs. Plus, he has a higher average and more centuries.

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches
49
49
Dismissals
238
106
Average
20.71
30.51
5-wicket hauls
13
2

(Jadeja and Stokes bowling stats at home)

In home conditions, Jadeja as a bowler thrives and has more than double the wickets taken by Stokesy at home.

He has 238 wickets, while the England captain has just 106, showcasing the difference in their bowling class.

Ravindra Jadeja Vs Ben Stokes: Test stats in away conditions

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches29
59
Runs1268
3604
Average32.51
33.37
50s/100s9/1
16/5

(Jadeja and Stokes batting stats in away conditions)

In terms of batting performances away from home, Jadeja and Stokes aren't separated by much. Jadeja averages 32.51, with a solitary ton, while Stokes averages 33.37. The England great has more runs since he has played twice the Tests as compared to India star.

Criterion
Ravindra Jadeja
Ben Stokes
Matches
2959
Dismissals
80
102
Average
33.87
33.49
5-wicket hauls
2
2

(Jadeja and Stokes bowling in away conditions)

Interestingly, both Jadeja and Stokes have average bowling stats when playing away from home. They have similar averages (33.87, 33.49), and have the same number of 5-wicket hauls (2). Hence, there is nothing to separate the two players.

Conclusion

In terms of batting, Stokes is miles ahead of Jadeja but when it comes to bowling in Tests, Jadeja gets the better off Stokes. However, since the upcoming Test series will be played in England (home matches for Stokes), the England captain will have the edge over Jadeja.

The Indian all-rounder has the tendency of struggling away from home (as the data suggests), and hence, the England player will have the advantage in the Test series as he has better numbers when playing at home.