Ravindra Jadeja vs Shakib Al Hasan ODI Numbers

Shakib Al Hasan & Ravindra Jadeja in frame (x.com)

The Asia Cup 2023 is already two matches. While Bangladesh lost yesterday's fixture against Sri Lanka by five wickets, India will kick-start their journey in the tournament versus Pakistan on September 2.

Bangladesh's next game against Afghanistan is a must-win for them. India too would eye a win to start their campaign on a high.

Both teams have high-class all-rounders in their ranks in the form of Shakib Al Hasan and Ravindra Jadeja. Pivotal to the chances of their respective teams, Shakib and Jadeja are often put in a debate about the best all-rounders. Let us delve into their ODI numbers and see where the comparison stands.

Ravindra Jadeja vs Shakib Al Hasan Rivalry

Debuting in ODI cricket in 2006, Shakib arguably is the best cricketer to emerge for Bangladesh. He has the third-highest runs and most wickets for Bangladesh in the ODI format.

On the other hand, Jadeja was seen as a bits-and-pieces cricketer prior to 2019. However, in the last five years or so, his exemplary performances in both batting and bowling departments have helped him stand with Shakib neck-to-neck.

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Ravindra Jadeja in ODI Cricket

Stepping his foot in ODI cricket in 2009, Jadeja has significantly improved as an all-rounder. While the 34-year-old earlier suffered from an inconsistency bug, throwing good performances in patches. However, his coming-of-the-age knock in the 2019 World Cup semi-final versus New Zealand shaped him into what is now no less than a top-notch all-format player.

Ravindra Jadeja's numbers in ODIs

Ravindra Jadeja's numbers in ODIs against different countries

Ravindra Jadeja's Strengths 

Adaptability with the bat: Jadeja can be used depending on the situation. He can play an anchor's role if there is a need to do so and can finish off the games while batting down the order as well.

Economical with the ball: Although he may not be an ideal wicket-taking option, he boasts an economy of 4.91 in the ODIs.

Brilliant fielder: While Jadeja's batting and bowling have transformed for good, he was always a quality fielder. This adds an extra dimension to his already vast skill set.

Shakib Al Hasan in ODI Cricket

Currently the number one in the ODI all-rounder rankings, Shakib has to be Bangladesh's biggest match-winner in this format. He has featured in 236 ODIs, scoring 7,216 runs and taking 307 wickets.

Shakib Al Hasan's numbers in ODI Cricket

Shakib Al Hasan's numbers in ODIs against different countries

Shakib Al Hasan's Strengths

A proper all-rounder: Shakib does not compromise on any aspect. Be it with bowling or batting, he is good enough to rule the roost.

Big-tournament player: Although the recent ICC tournaments have gone very well for Shakib, he was Bangladesh's best player the last time an ODI competition took place.

Ravindra Jadeja vs Shakib Al Hasan ODI Numbers

The numbers depict a picture that Shakib is far ahead of Jadeja and that the latter is a no-match, even though he has played fewer games. However, Jadeja's recent rise and dip in Shakib's performance post-2019 tells a different story.

Nonetheless, both the all-rounders hold an important place in their respective teams and would need to fire the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming World Cup.

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