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Chris Gayle

Punjab Kings · 13 seasons · 141 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs, Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds

Virender Sehwag

Punjab Kings · 8 seasons · 104 innings
Leads in: Strike Rate, Bowling SR

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

Chris Gayle vs Virender Sehwag breaks down IPL performance by batting output, bowling impact, and year-by-year peaks.

Chris Gayle edges it on runs (4965.0 vs 2728.0).

Best batting seasons: Chris Gayle 2012 (733) and Virender Sehwag 2012 (495).

Bowling peaks: Chris Gayle 2011 (8 wickets) and Virender Sehwag 2010 (3 wickets).

7 shared seasons (2015–2009)

Player pages: Chris Gayle · Virender Sehwag

Best seasons: Chris Gayle 2012 · Virender Sehwag 2012

Best bowling seasons: Chris Gayle 2011 · Virender Sehwag 2010

  • Chris Gayle leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Virender Sehwag leads in Strike Rate, Bowling SR.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Chris Gayle
4965
Virender Sehwag
2728
Strike Rate
Chris Gayle
148
Virender Sehwag
155
Fifties
Chris Gayle
31
Virender Sehwag
16
Hundreds
Chris Gayle
6
Virender Sehwag
2
Fours
Chris Gayle
404
Virender Sehwag
334
Sixes
Chris Gayle
357
Virender Sehwag
106
Highest Score
Chris Gayle
175
Virender Sehwag
122
Innings
Chris Gayle
141
Virender Sehwag
104

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
Best Season
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
Season Chris Gayle Virender Sehwag Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
Best Season
Chris Gayle NA
Virender Sehwag NA
Season Chris Gayle Virender Sehwag Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Chris Gayle leads in runs (4965.0 vs 2728.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virender Sehwag leads in strike rate (148.0 vs 155.0).

Who has more fifties?
Chris Gayle leads in fifties (31.0 vs 16.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Chris Gayle leads in hundreds (6.0 vs 2.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Chris Gayle leads in sixes (357.0 vs 106.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Chris Gayle leads in highest score (175.0 vs 122.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Chris Gayle leads in wickets (18.0 vs 6.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Chris Gayle leads in economy (7.9 vs 10.37).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Virender Sehwag leads in bowling strike rate (30.78 vs 22.67).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Chris Gayle leads in 3W+ hauls (1.0 vs 0.0).

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