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Shane Watson

Chennai Super Kings · 12 seasons · 141 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs, Highest Score, Hundreds, Fours

Shreyas Iyer

Punjab Kings · 11 seasons · 134 innings
Leads in: Fifties, Economy

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

A head-to-head IPL comparison for Shane Watson vs Shreyas Iyer focusing on totals, efficiency, and seasonal highs.

Overall edge: Shane Watson on runs (3874.0 vs 3868.0).

Best single-season run totals: Shane Watson 2018 (555) and Shreyas Iyer 2025 (604).

Bowling peaks: Shane Watson 2016 (20 wickets) and Shreyas Iyer 2022 (0 wickets).

6 shared seasons (2020–2015)

Player pages: Shane Watson · Shreyas Iyer

Best seasons: Shane Watson 2018 · Shreyas Iyer 2025

Best bowling seasons: Shane Watson 2016 · Shreyas Iyer 2022

  • Shane Watson leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Shreyas Iyer leads in Fifties, Economy.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Shane Watson
3874
Shreyas Iyer
3868
Strike Rate
Shane Watson
137
Shreyas Iyer
134
Fifties
Shane Watson
21
Shreyas Iyer
29
Hundreds
Shane Watson
4
Shreyas Iyer
0
Fours
Shane Watson
376
Shreyas Iyer
323
Sixes
Shane Watson
190
Shreyas Iyer
162
Highest Score
Shane Watson
117
Shreyas Iyer
97
Innings
Shane Watson
141
Shreyas Iyer
134

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
Best Season
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
Season Shane Watson Shreyas Iyer Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
Best Season
Shane Watson NA
Shreyas Iyer NA
Season Shane Watson Shreyas Iyer Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Shane Watson leads in runs (3874.0 vs 3868.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in strike rate (137.0 vs 134.0).

Who has more fifties?
Shreyas Iyer leads in fifties (21.0 vs 29.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Shane Watson leads in hundreds (4.0 vs 0.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Shane Watson leads in sixes (190.0 vs 162.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Shane Watson leads in highest score (117.0 vs 97.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Shane Watson leads in wickets (92.0 vs 0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Shreyas Iyer leads in economy (7.93 vs 7.0).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in bowling strike rate (22.05).

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

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