Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - comparing their starts after 228 ODIs

Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers are two of the greatest names from India and South Africa respectively to have graced the game of cricket. While Tendulkar was renowned for his exemplary technique and sublime strokeplay, De Villiers made a name for himself as an unorthodox hitter of the cricket ball. Both players used different paths but ultimately achieved greatness.

If we talk about one-day cricket, both Tendulkar and De Villiers have crafted some amazing records. Tendulkar holds the record for having amassed most runs in the ODI format, while De Villiers has smashed the fastest hundred in the format and the joint-fastest fifty.

De Villiers ended his wonderful playing career with 228 ODI matches. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of Tendulkar after the latter had also played the same number of one-day games.

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Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Who has more runs and a better average after 228 ODIs?

After 228 ODIs, Tendulkar had 8,571 runs to his name at an average of 43.07. Of his runs, 1,274 came in 23 matches against Australia at an average of 55.39. He also scored 1,210 runs in 29 ODIs against New Zealand (average 44.81), 1,125 runs in 36 ODIs against Pakistan (average 37.50) and 1,500 runs in 41 ODIs against Sri Lanka (average 44.11).

In 228 ODIs, De Villiers scored 9,577 runs, averaging 53.50. Of his runs, 1,357 came in 32 ODIs against India at an average of 48.46. The former South African captain also scored 1,250 came in 26 ODIs against Australia (average 59.52), 1,423 runs in 32 matches against Pakistan (average 59.29) and 1,279 in 24 matches against West Indies (average 67.31).

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Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Who has a better strike rate after 228 ODIs?

After 228 ODIs, Tendulkar had a strike rate of 86.81. He had a strike rate of 88.04 in 23 innings against Australia and 87.07 in 14 innings against England. Further, Tendulkar had a strike rate of 86.56 in 28 innings against New Zealand and 85.29 in 34 innings against Pakistan.

De Villiers finished his ODI career with an exceptional strike rate of 101.09. The maverick batter had a strike rate of 99.04 in 25 innings against Australia and 86.80 in 27 innings against England. Further, he had a strike rate of 110.83 in 22 innings against West Indies and 111.13 in 32 innings against India.

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Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Who has more hundreds after 228 ODIs?

After 228 ODIs, Tendulkar had 24 hundreds and 44 fifties 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, three against New Zealand, two against Pakistan and one against South Africa.

Player	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sachin Tendulkar	8,571	43.07	186*	86.81	24	44
AB de Villiers	9,577	53.50	176	101.09	25	53

(Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Batting stats comparison after 228 ODIs)

De Villiers smashed 25 hundreds and 53 half-centuries in his ODI career. His best of 176 was registered against Bangladesh in Paarl in October 2017 and came off 104 balls. He also hammered 149 off 44 against West Indies in Johannesburg in January 2015, bringing up a record-breaking 31-ball ton. Of his hundreds, six came against India, five against West Indies and three against Pakistan.

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Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Who has a better record in wins after 228 ODIs?

Of his first 228 ODIs, Tendulkar was part of 108 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 5,374 runs at an average of 62.48 and a strike rate of 91.65, with 20 hundreds and 26 half-centuries. In 105 games that India lost, he had 2,928 runs at an average of 28.15 and a strike rate of 78.26, with four tons and 17 fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sachin Tendulkar	108	5,374	62.48	186*	91.65	20	26
AB de Villiers	141	6,668	66.01	176	107.35	21	37

(Tendulkar vs de Villiers - Batting stats comparison in wins after 228 ODIs)

De Villiers featured in 140 ODIs that South Africa won and in one match that Africa XI won. In winning causes, he totaled 6,668 runs, averaging 66.01 at a strike rate of 107.35. He hit 21 hundreds and 37 half-centuries in wins. Three of his tons came in losses and one in a match that produced no result.

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Sachin Tendulkar vs AB de Villiers - Who has a better record in chases after 228 ODIs?

In 113 ODIs in chases, Tendulkar had 4,261 runs at an average of 46.31 and a strike rate of 92.42, with 12 hundreds and 23 fifties. In 115 ODIs while batting first, he scored 4,310 runs at an average of 40.28 and a strike rate of 81.89, with the aid of 12 hundreds and 21 half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sachin Tendulkar	113	4,261	46.31	143	92.42	12	23
AB de Villiers	110	4,204	56.81	136*	95.04	7	28

(Tendulkar vs de Villiers - Batting stats comparison in chases after 228 ODIs)

In the 228 ODIs that De Villiers featured in, his team batted second in 110 games. In chases, he scored 4,204 runs, averaging 56.81 at a strike rate of 95.04, with seven tons and 28 half-centuries. Batting first, he scored 5,373 runs in 108 ODIs at an average of 51.17 and a strike rate of 106.39, with 18 centuries and 25 fifties.