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Ben Duckett vs Kagiso Rabada: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ben Duckett has the edge on the headline numbers: Ben Duckett leads on T20I batting (527 runs, avg 27.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ben Duckett (England) has 527 T20I runs at avg 27.7 in 21 matches. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 14.2 in 79 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Ben Duckett vs Kagiso Rabada · 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 | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 75 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 250 | 179 |
| Runs | 967 | 49 |
| Strike rate | 109.4 | 90.7 |
| Fours | 130 | 5 |
| Sixes | 8 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 167 | 23 |
| Wickets | 0 | 39 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 6.64 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 6 |
| Catches | 8 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 7 |
| Statistic | Ben Duckett | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 79 |
| Runs | 527 | 184 |
| Batting average | 27.74 | 14.15 |
| Strike rate | 153.2 | 115.7 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 83 |
| Bowling average | — | 28.30 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ben Duckett has played 21 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 79. Ben Duckett has 527 runs at 27.7 (strike rate 153.2), against 184 at 14.2 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Ben Duckett has scored more. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 83 wickets, while Ben Duckett has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Ben Duckett has played 40 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Ben Duckett has 1,628 runs at 41.7, against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Ben Duckett has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 4, Kagiso Rabada 0. Fifties: 10 and 0. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 168 wickets, while Ben Duckett has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Ben Duckett has played 49 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 74. Ben Duckett has 3,364 runs at 38.2 (strike rate 86.6), against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Ben Duckett has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 7, Kagiso Rabada 0. Fifties: 16 and 1. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 346 wickets at an economy of 3.35, while Ben Duckett has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 27 August 2026.
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →Did you know: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
🧠Quick quiz: Ben Duckett and Kagiso Rabada
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- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
- 2. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
Ben Duckett vs Kagiso Rabada · 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: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 14.15. He has also taken 83 T20I wickets at an average of 28.30.
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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