After doing a stats Comparison for the best wicket keepers and fast bowlers, today is the turn to talk about some of the greatest batters of the game. In this article, we will talk about the Sachin Tendulkar vs Ricky Ponting comparison .
Before we talk about the stats Comparison I have to talk about these 2 greats of the game and thank then for all the years of entertainment they have given us as fans of cricket which was the golden era of cricket where there were so many great batters to watch but these 3 were at the top along with a few others.
So, let’s do the stats Comparison of Sachin Tendulkar vs Ricky Ponting
Sachin Tendulkar vs Ricky Ponting Comparison in Test Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar has played 200 Test Matches which is an all time record and in those Matches he has scored 15921 test runs which is also the highest in test cricket history and he has got all these runs at an amazing average of 53.78. He has made 51 Test hundreds which is also the most by any batter in history and he has a highest score of 248*. As a spin bowler he has 48 Test Wickets as well which is great . Sachin Tendulkar is the benchmark when it comes to test match batting.
Ricky Ponting has played 168 Test Matches for Australia and he has made a total of 13378 runs at an average of 51.85. He is in the Top 3 of tear run getters in the history of the game . He has made 41 Test hundreds which is also in the Top 3. Ricky Ponting has a highest score of 257 in test cricket and he was the standard for all the young Australia batters who want to play test cricket.
Tendulkar vs Ponting Stats Comparison in Test
Criteria 1: Comparing the Overall Test Cricket Record
As a batter in test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has 2000+ more runs than Ricky Ponting and scored more hundreds. Sachin’s average is also better than Ponting.
Criteria 2: Comparing the performance in 4th innings in Test Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar in 4th innings | Ricky Ponting in 4th innings | |
Matches | 74 | 56 |
Innings | 60 | 43 |
Runs | 1625 | 1426 |
Average | 36.93 | 50.41 |
HS | 136 | 156 |
100s | 3 | 4 |
50s | 7 | 6 |
In the 4th innings of test cricket, Ricky Ponting averaged better by Sachin Tendulkar.
Criteria 3: Comparing the Home and Away Records in Test Cricket
Home | Away | |||
Sachin Tendulkar | Ricky Ponting | Sachin Tendulkar | Ricky Ponting | |
Matches | 94 | 106 | 92 | 71 |
Innings | 153 | 176 | 154 | 125 |
Runs | 7216 | 8705 | 7578 | 5360 |
Average | 52.67 | 54.74 | 56.97 | 45.81 |
HS | 217 | 248* | 257 | 206 |
100s | 22 | 29 | 23 | 16 |
50s | 32 | 36 | 38 | 23 |
In Home Conditions, Ricky Ponting scored more runs and also averaged better than Sachin Tendulakar. But in the away conditions, Sachin is far better than Ponting with a good margin.
Sachin Tendulkar vs Ricky Ponting Comparison in ODI Cricket
Just like it was the case in test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar holds all the records in ODI Cricket as well. He has played a record 463 ODIs and he has scored 18426 ODI runs which is an all time record and is 4000+ runs more than the second best. Sachin Tendulkar has made 49 ODI hundreds in his career. He was the first Batter in ODIs history to make a double hundred in a 50 over Innings. And as a spin bowler he took 154 wickets which is sensational.
Ricky Ponting was also a very good batter in ODI Cricket as well as he is only one of the rarest to get more than 13000 runs in both formats. He played 375 ODIs for Australia and he made 13704 runs in ODIs and at an average of 42.03. He also made 30 Hundreds in ODI Cricket and his 71 international hundreds are the joint third most in cricket. He won 3 ODI World Cups with Australia and he was an important part in all 3 of them. Here you can take a look at Best innings of Ricky Ponting
Tendulkar vs Ponting Stats Comparison in ODI Cricket
Criteria 1: Comparing the Overall ODI Cricket Record
In ODIs, Sachin scored 5000 more runs than Ponting with the better average. Sachin in ODIs is far superior to Ponting in every aspect.
Criteria 2: Comparing the record in ODIs while chasing
Sachin Tendulkar ODI Record while chasing | Ricky Ponting ODI Record while chasing | |
Matches | 236 | 160 |
Innings | 232 | 153 |
Runs | 8720 | 5074 |
Average | 42.33 | 41.93 |
HS | 175 | 126 |
100s | 17 | 8 |
50s | 52 | 32 |
Both players were outstanding in run-chases, but Tendulkar stands out with more runs, centuries, and fifties, making him the better chaser in ODIs. Ponting's record is still impressive, showing his ability to deliver under pressure in important games.
Conclusion
Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting are two of cricket’s greatest legends, each leaving a lasting impact on the game. Tendulkar stands out for his unmatched records, including the most runs and centuries in both Tests and ODIs, and his ability to excel in all conditions, especially in away Tests and crucial ODI chases.
Ponting, with his aggressive batting and leadership, was a cornerstone of Australia’s dominance, playing key roles in their three ODI World Cup wins. His strong fourth-innings performances and consistency at home made him a standout player.
While Tendulkar leads in overall numbers, Ponting’s achievements as a player and leader remain extraordinary. Both players have given cricket fans countless unforgettable moments and set benchmarks for future generations.
Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara Comparison
