Sourav Ganguly vs AB de Villiers - comparing their starts after 228 ODIs

Sourav Ganguly and AB de Villiers are two of the finest white-ball cricketers to have played the game for India and South Africa respectively. Ganguly made a name for himself with his silken strokeplay especially on the off side. De Villiers' 360-degree stroke-making continues to inspires players like Team India's batting superstar Suryakumar Yadav.

Ganguly has achieved a number of memorable feats during this ODI career. Prominently, he is the only cricketer to win four consecutive Man of the Match awards in the format. As for De Villiers, he holds the record for the fastest one-day hundred (31 balls) and the joint fastest ODI half-century (16 balls).

De Villiers ended his excellent career with 228 ODI matches. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of Ganguly after the latter had also played the same number of ODI matches.

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

After 228 ODIs, Ganguly had 8,696 runs to his name at an average of 43.04. Of his runs, 1,225 came in 36 matches against Pakistan at an average of 41.83. He also scored 1,093 runs in 23 ODIs against South Africa at an average of 52.04, 1,193 runs in 34 ODIs against Sri Lanka (average 39.76) and 991 runs in 28 ODIs against New Zealand (average 38.11).

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

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Sourav Ganguly vs AB de Villiers - Who has a better strike rate after 228 ODIs?

After 228 ODIs, Ganguly had a strike rate of 74.60. The former India captain had a strike rate of 77.36 in 16 innings against England and 73.51 in 27 innings against New Zealand. He also had a strike rate of 70.78 in 33 innings against Pakistan and 78.35 in 23 innings against South Africa.

De Villiers ended his ODI career with an amazing strike rate of 101.09. The South African batting genius had a strike rate of 99.04 in 25 innings against Australia and 110.83 in 22 innings against West Indies. Further, he had a strike rate of 86.80 in 27 innings against England and 111.13 in 32 innings against India.

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Sourav Ganguly vs AB de Villiers - Who has more hundreds after 228 ODIs?

After 228 ODIs, Ganguly had 22 hundreds and 50 half-centuries to his name. His best of 183 came off 158 balls against Sri Lanka in Taunton in the 1999 World Cup. The knock featured 17 fours and seven sixes. Of his 22 centuries, four came against Sri Lanka, three each against New Zealand and South Africa, two against Pakistan and one each against Australia and England.

Player	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sourav Ganguly	8,696	43.04	183	74.64	22	50
AB de Villiers	9,577	53.50	176	101.09	25	53

(Sourav Ganguly vs AB de Villiers - Batting stats comparison after 228 ODIs)

De Villiers smashed 25 centuries and 53 fifties in his ODI career. His best of 176 came off 104 balls against Bangladesh in Paarl in October 2017. The Proteas star also clobbered 149 off 44 against West Indies in Johannesburg in January 2015, reaching his century in a record 31 balls. Of his hundreds, six were registered against India, five against West Indies and three against Pakistan.

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

After 228 ODIs, Ganguly had been part of 107 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 5,221 runs at an average of 59.32 and a strike rate of 78.99, with 18 hundreds and 26 half-centuries. Four of his hundreds and 24 of his half-centuries came in matches that Team India lost.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sourav Ganguly	107	5.221	59.32	183	78.99	18	26
AB de Villiers	141	6,668	66.01	176	107.35	21	37

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

De Villiers was part of 140 ODI wins for South Africa and one for Africa XI. In winning causes, he contributed 6,668 runs at an average of 66.01 at a strike rate of 107.35, with 21 tons and 37 fifties. Three of his hundreds came in defeats and one in a game that ended in no result.

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

After 228 ODIs, Ganguly was part of 122 matches in which India fielded first. In chases, he had 4,211 runs at an average of 41.28 and a strike rate of 74.34, with seven hundreds and 29 half-centuries. Batting first, he had 4,485 runs in 106 ODIs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 74.92, with 15 tons and 21 fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	HS	SR	100s	50s
Sourav Ganguly	122	4,211	41.28	135*	74.34	7	29
AB de Villiers	110	4,204	56.81	136*	95.04	7	28

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

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