Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes, after that moment of extreme tension in the fourth Test between India and England, were found to be opposite each other within the battleground of a verbal sparring match, as well as this long-running debate: Who’s better all-around? Both players have played 84 Tests, making it the right time to set out their numbers and performance against each other. The results may surprise you.
Overall Stats After 84 Test Matches
| Parameter | Ben Stokes | Jadeja |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | 35.94 | 37.86 |
| Bowling Average | 32.24 | 25.06 |
| Total Wickets | 185 | 330 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 58.16 | 55.4 |
| Bowling Strike Rate | 58.5 | 58.4 |
| 5 Wickets Haul | 4 | 15 |
| 10 Wickets Haul | 0 | 3 |
Verdict: Jadeja dominates across key metrics, especially with the ball. His impact as a genuine all-rounder is more balanced and consistent.
Batting Breakdown
- Innings Played:
- Jadeja: 126
- Stokes: 154
- Conversion Rate (50s to 100s):
- Stokes: 1 century every 2.82 fifties
- Jadeja: 1 century every 6.2 fifties
- Batting Away from Home:
- Jadeja: 40.04 average
- Stokes: 35.50 average
Verdict: Although Stokes holds a higher conversion rate, Jadeja demonstrates the best condition adaptability among them.
Bowling Breakdown
- Wickets Per Match:
- Jadeja: 3.93
- Stokes: 2.20
- Bowling Average:
- Jadeja: 25.06
- Stokes: 32.24
- Five-Wicket Hauls:
- Jadeja: 15 (1 every 5.6 Tests)
- Stokes: 4 (1 every 21 Tests)
Verdict: Jadeja is significantly more effective with the ball and has delivered more match-winning spells.
Team Impact
- India’s Win Rate with Jadeja: 57.1%
- England’s Win Rate with Stokes: 41.7%
Jadeja’s Contributions in Wins:
- At Home: 238 wickets in 49 Tests @ 4.86 per match
- Away: 40.04 batting average
Stokes’ Contributions in Wins:
- Lower away batting average
- Less consistent bowling returns
Verdict: Jadeja’s impact is more regular and instrumental to India’s success, while Stokes’ impact tends to be more situational.
Final Verdict: Jadeja Takes the Lead
After 84 Test matches, Ravindra Jadeja has proved to be the more complete all-rounder compared to Ben Stokes, regardless of being a fine leader and stylist cricketer. The numbers speak for not merely being consistent; match-winning impact is indicated.
In simple terms
- Jadeja = Consistency + Impact
- Stokes = Moments of Brilliance
When comparing true all-round value, Jadeja edges ahead and it’s not even close.
Written by RITESH SINGH
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