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Ben Duckett vs Joe Root: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Joe Root has the edge on the headline numbers: Joe Root leads on T20I batting (893 runs, avg 35.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ben Duckett (England) has 527 T20I runs at avg 27.7 in 21 matches. Joe Root (England) has 893 T20I runs at avg 35.7 in 32 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Ben Duckett vs Joe Root · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Ben Duckett | Joe Root |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 75 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 250 | 122 |
| Runs | 967 | 707 |
| Strike rate | 109.4 | 87.7 |
| Fours | 130 | 72 |
| Sixes | 8 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 167 | 99 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 8.57 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 8 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 11 |
| Statistic | Ben Duckett | Joe Root |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 32 |
| Runs | 527 | 893 |
| Batting average | 27.74 | 35.72 |
| Strike rate | 153.2 | 126.3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Wickets | 0 | 6 |
| Bowling average | — | 23.17 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.93 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ben Duckett has played 21 T20Is and Joe Root 32. Ben Duckett has 527 runs at 27.7 (strike rate 153.2), against 893 at 35.7 (126.3) for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. Joe Root also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 9.93, while Ben Duckett has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Ben Duckett has played 40 ODIs and Joe Root 195. Ben Duckett has 1,628 runs at 41.7, against 7,903 at 50.7 for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 4, Joe Root 20. Fifties: 10 and 48. Joe Root also bowls: 31 wickets at an economy of 5.91, while Ben Duckett has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Ben Duckett has played 49 Tests and Joe Root 169. Ben Duckett has 3,364 runs at 38.2 (strike rate 86.6), against 14,278 at 50.5 (57.8) for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 7, Joe Root 41. Fifties: 16 and 69. Joe Root also bowls: 74 wickets at an economy of 3.37, while Ben Duckett has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 27 August 2026.
Did you know: Joe Root
- He is England's leading run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs, and second on the all-time Test list.
- His highest Test score is 262, made while sharing a 454-run stand with Harry Brook, a world record for the fourth wicket.
- He holds the record for the most Test catches by a fielder who is not a wicketkeeper.
- He was England's top scorer at the 2019 World Cup, which they won, and is their leading World Cup run-scorer.
🧠Quick quiz: Ben Duckett and Joe Root
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- 1. Who is the only player with more Test runs than Joe Root?
- 2. Who shared Root's world-record 454-run fourth-wicket stand?
Ben Duckett vs Joe Root · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ben Duckett has scored 527 T20I runs in 21 matches at an average of 27.74, with 3 half-centuries.
T20I career: Joe Root has scored 893 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 35.72, with 5 half-centuries. He has also taken 6 T20I wickets at an average of 23.17 with an economy of 9.93.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ben Duckett is the stronger pick with an average of 75 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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