Matchup Summary

This matchup compares Ajinkya Rahane and Shane Watson across key IPL batting and bowling indicators with season context.

Ajinkya Rahane holds the advantage on runs (5184.0 vs 3874.0).

Peak run seasons: Ajinkya Rahane 2012 (560) and Shane Watson 2018 (555).

Bowling peaks: Ajinkya Rahane 2009 (1 wickets) and Shane Watson 2016 (20 wickets).

11 shared seasons (2020–2008)

Player pages: Ajinkya Rahane · Shane Watson

Best seasons: Ajinkya Rahane 2012 · Shane Watson 2018

Best bowling seasons: Ajinkya Rahane 2009 · Shane Watson 2016

• Ajinkya Rahane leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
• Shane Watson leads in Highest Score, Hundreds, Sixes.
• Even on 5W.

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Ajinkya Rahane leads in runs (5184.0 vs 3874.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in strike rate (125.0 vs 137.0).

Who has more fifties?
Ajinkya Rahane leads in fifties (34.0 vs 21.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Shane Watson leads in hundreds (2.0 vs 4.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Shane Watson leads in sixes (132.0 vs 190.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Shane Watson leads in highest score (105.0 vs 117.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Shane Watson leads in wickets (1.0 vs 92.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Ajinkya Rahane leads in economy (5.0 vs 7.93).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Ajinkya Rahane leads in bowling strike rate (6.0 vs 22.05).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Shane Watson leads in 3W+ hauls (0.0 vs 8.0).

Who has more five-wicket hauls?
They are even on five-wicket hauls (0.0 each).

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