Ravindra Jadeja v Ben Stokes: Test stats after 84 matches

Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes continue their own individual march in the Test format with their teams firmly docked toward safer seas with the warmth of certainty about making progress given both India and England, respectively, have in their ranks premium all rounders. On the one hand, Ben Stokes, who leads the wickets column for England in this particular series, has been the man on a mission and on the victory march for his side, having recently produced a gem of a Ton at the Old Trafford in Manchester, India on the other hand, have in the form of Jadeja just played one of the most exciting, enciting and thrilling test matches in a long time one that was a great draw much largely due to the exceptional all round deeds of Ravindra Jadeja, who played his 84th Test match for his national side. And forget not, he hit a valiant unbeaten ton in the end.

Having said that, even as Ben Stokes has appeared in 115 Test matches as on date, from which he has batted in 206 innings, which in terms of matches is 31 more Tests than Jadeja, how do the two square up and on what important metrics' does Jadeja outshine Stokes, if that at all can be said in the first place.

First up, let us review their individual efforts with the bat and the bowl at the time of completion of 84 Test matches as seen below, post which we can arrive at some observations.

Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes's stats comparison after 84 Tests

Jadeja vs Ben Stokes the more able Test batter

Ravindra Jadeja has, quite clearly, been the more adaptable, improved and effective candidate with the bat in comparison to Ben Stokes given his Test batting average. Jadeja actually averages 37.8, which is almost 38 while Stokes's average touches 36. That's after 84 Test matches.

Interestingly, by the time the two had played 84 Tests, Jadeja had 28 fewer appearances with the bat in comparison to Ben Stokes. Given the raw average, Jadeja fares better than the great English all rounder.

Jadeja vs Ben Stokes the more able Test bowler

This too, is an interesting analytical subject. At the end of his 84th Test match, Ben Stokes had collected 185 Test scalps, while Jadeja, on the other hand, had collected 330 Test scalps. That, in itself, is a giant accomplishment and clearly lays down the foundation for a strong credibility heading Jadeja's way.

Where Stokes has the upper hand

Truth is that the conversion rate of dogged left handed middle order English batter Ben Stokes is much better than India's often underrated Ravindra Jadeja. So how is that?

Nearly after every three knocks (2.82) where Stokes reaches a 50, he goes on to score a 100. On the other hand, Jadeja converts every sixth (6.2) half-century to a Test ton. That is a slower rate in comparion to the daring English cricketer.

Sheer wealth of taking wickets

Jadeja with 15 fifer's in Test match cricket after 84 games stands head and shoulders over the determined and effective Ben Stokes, who just had 4 fifer's by the time he had finished his Test match #84.  

FAQs

What was Ben Stokes' Test match wicket tally after playing 84 games?

It was 185 wickets with an average of 2 wickets per game!

What has been India's win percentage with Jadeja in the side after 84 Test matches?

It has been north of 57 percent. On the other hand, England's win percentage after 84 Tests for Stokes has been 41 percent.