By Kaif - Jul 27, 2025 05:07 PM
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Who is the better all-rounder between Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes?: When it comes to all-rounders on the cricket field, two names come to the fore - India's 'Sir' Ravindra Jadeja and England's Ben Stokes. Both the players have been match winners for their country, who have rescued the team from difficult situations many times with the bat, ball and brilliant fielding. But, who is 'better' among these two? Let's compare them on the basis of statistics and performance.
Ravindra Jadeja and England's Ben Stokes are both considered the most talked-about all-rounders in the World cricket.
Comparison of the two has always been a topic of discussion among fans and experts. Let's do a detailed comparison of these two strong players - based on the statistics of Tests, ODIs, T20 Internationals and their achievements.
| Player | Country | Debut Year | Age | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | 2009 (ODI) | 36 years | Left-handed batsman | Left-arm orthodox spin |
| Ben Stokes | England | 2011 (ODI) | 34 Year | Left-handed batsman | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Statistic | Ravindra Jadeja | Ben Stokes |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 84 | 113 |
| Innings | 125 | 206 |
| Runs | 3,717 | 6,814 |
| Average | 36.8 | 35.12 |
| Strike Rate | 54.97 | 59.16 |
| Centuries/Half-Centuries | 4/26 | 13/35 |
| Highest Score | 175* | 258 |
| Wickets | 330 | 198 |
| Bowling Average | 25.07 | 32.15 |
| Economy | 2.57 | 3.23 |
| Bowling Strike Rate | 58.45 | 60.5 |
| Best Bowling | 7/42 | 6/22 |
| Five-wicket Hauls | 15 | 4 |
| Ten-wicket Hauls in a Match | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 52 | 102 |
Ben Stokes: Stokes has scored 6,814 runs in 206 innings of 113 Test matches at an average of 35.12. He has 13 centuries and 35 half-centuries to his name, with his highest score being 258 runs. He has played match-winning innings for England in difficult situations many times. Recently, he has achieved a major feat by joining the club of Gary Sobers and Jacques Kallis, who have scored 7000 Test runs and taken 200 wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja: Jadeja has scored 3,717 runs in 125 innings of 84 Test matches at an average of 36.8. 4 centuries and 26 half-centuries have come from his bat, with his highest score being 175 not out. Despite coming down in the batting order, Jadeja has played many important innings for India, especially in home conditions.
Ben Stokes: Stokes has taken 230 wickets, in which his strike rate has been 57.14. He has achieved the feat of taking 4 wickets in an innings 5 times.
Ravindra Jadeja: Jadeja surpasses Stokes in bowling. He has taken 330 wickets in 157 innings, in which his strike rate is 58.45. He has achieved the feat of taking 10 wickets in a match 3 times, which Stokes has never been able to do. His spin bowling, especially on the subcontinent pitches, has been extremely effective.
| Statistic | Ravindra Jadeja | Ben Stokes |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 204 | 114 |
| Runs | 2,806 | 3,463 |
| Average | 32.63 | 41.22 |
| Highest Score | 87 | 182 |
| Centuries/Half-Centuries | 0/13 | 5/24 |
| Wickets | 231 | 74 |
| Bowling Average | 35.41 | 41.72 |
| Economy | 4.85 | 6.15 |
| Five-wicket Hauls | 2 | 1 |
| Best Bowling | 5/33 | 5/61 |
| Catches | 63 | 69 |
| Statistic | Ravindra Jadeja | Ben Stokes |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 74 | 43 |
| Runs | 515 | 585 |
| Average | 21.46 | 21.66 |
| Highest Score | 46* | 52* |
| Wickets | 54 | 26 |
| Bowling Average | 29.85 | 38.76 |
| Economy | 7.13 | 8.75 |
| Best Bowling | 3/15 | 3/26 |
| Catches | 21 | 26 |
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| Strengths | Ravindra Jadeja | Ben Stokes |
|---|---|---|
| Strengths | Defensive bowling, tight fielding, responsibility in the lower order | Match winner, performance under pressure, hitting power, captaincy |
| Weaknesses | Lack of intuitive innings in batting; sometimes less effective on foreign pitches | Injuries, lack of consistency in bowling |
Experts believe that at present Ravindra Jadeja's all-round contribution in Tests is more 'balanced',
While Ben Stokes has proven to be a 'match-winner' performer on big stages.
Veterans like Kapil Dev consider Jadeja better than Stokes, especially for consistency.
In the latest ICC Test all-rounder rankings, Jadeja is 1st and Stokes is in the top 6.
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| Players | Test All-rounders | ODI All-rounders | T20 All-rounders | International Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadeja | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Stokes | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Finally: Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes are both great all-rounders of their era. Jadeja is known for bowling, fielding and consistency while Stokes is known for batting and iconic moments. If we have to choose the best - Jadeja is number one for Test bowling and Stokes is number one for overall impact. Both are 'legends'!
Note: The given stats keep changing from time to time, hence it will be updated.
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