Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - comparing their stats after 232 ODIs

Former India Women captain Mithali Raj is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Wednesday, December 3. The batting legend made her debut in an ODI against Ireland Women in Milton Keynes in June 1999 at the age of 16. She scored a hundred and soon went on to establish herself as a key member of the team.

The right-handed batter holds the record for having scored most runs in women's ODI history and most runs overall in women's international cricket as well. Mithali also led India Women to two ODI World Cup finals - 2015 and 2017. The Women in Blue, however, finished runners-up in both games.

Mithali played 232 ODI matches during her illustrious career. In this feature, we compare her stats with those of another India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar after the latter had also played 232 one-day matches.

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Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Who has more runs and a better average after 232 ODIs?

In 232 ODIs, Mithali totaled 7,805 runs at an average of 50.68. She has 2,005 runs in 59 ODIs against England at an average of 48.90 and 1,261 runs in 36 ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 46.70. Further, in 37 ODIs against Australia, she scored 1,123 runs (average 34.03) and 1,103 runs in 28 one-dayers against Sri Lanka (average 157.57, with 15 not outs).

After 232 ODIs, Tendulkar had 8,597 runs to his name at an average of 42.34. Of his runs, 1,287 came in 25 ODIs against Australia at an average of 51.48. He had also scored 1,210 runs in 30 ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 43.21 and 1,138 runs in 37 ODIs against Pakistan, averaging 36.70. Further, in 41 ODIs against Sri Lanka, Tendulkar scored 1,500 runs, averaging 44.11.

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Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Who has more hundreds after 232 ODIs?

In 232 ODIs, Mithali struck seven centuries and 64 fifties. Her career-best of 125* came off 143 balls against Sri Lanka in Katunayake in September 2018. The innings included 14 fours and a six. Of her seven ODI tons, three came against Sri Lanka and one each against New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland and West Indies.

Player	Runs	Average	HS	100s	50s
Mithali Raj	7,805	50.68	125*	7	64
Sachin Tendulkar	8,597	42.34	186*	24	44

(Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Batting stats comparison after 232 ODIs)

After 232 ODIs, Tendulkar had 24 hundreds and 44 half-centuries to his name. His best at that stage was 186*, which came off 150 balls against New Zealand in Hyderabad in November 1999. The knock featured 20 fours and three sixes. Of his 24 tons, five each came against Australia and Sri Lanka and three against New Zealand and two against Pakistan.

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Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Who has a better record in wins after 232 ODIs?

Mithali featured in 129 ODIs that India Women won. In winning causes, she scored 4,583 runs at an average of 70.50, with six tons and 36 fifties. In 99 ODIs that India lost, she scored 3,222 runs at an average of 36.20. Her numbers included one century and 28 half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	100s	50s
Mithali Raj	129	4,583	70.50	114*	6	36
Sachin Tendulkar	109	5,374	61.77	186*	20	26

(Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Batting stats comparison in wins after 232 ODIs)

Of his first 232 ODIs, Tendulkar was part of 109 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 5,374 runs at an average of 61.77, with 20 hundreds and 26 half-centuries. In 108 ODIs that India lost, he had 2,954 runs at an average of 27.60, with four hundreds and 17 half-centuries.

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Mithali Raj vs Sachin Tendulkar - Who has a better record in chases after 232 ODIs?

In 109 one-dayers while batting second, Mithali scored 3,352 runs, averaging 63.24, with one ton and 27 fifties. Batting first, she had notched up 4,453 runs in 123 ODIs at an average of 44.08, with six hundreds and 37 half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	100s	50s
Mithali Raj	109	3,352	63.24	103*	1	27
Sachin Tendulkar	115	4.273	45.45	143	12	23

(Mithali vs Tendulkar - Batting stats comparison in chases after 232 ODIs)

In 115 ODIs in chases, Tendulkar had 4,273 runs at an average of 45.45, with the aid of 12 hundreds and 23 half-centuries. Batting first, the Master Blaster had 4,234 runs in 117 matches at an average of 39.66, with 12 tons and 21 fifties.