Ravindra Jadeja vs Dwayne Bravo - comparing their stats after 161 IPL matches

Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been in the news recently over reports of him possibly being traded ahead of IPL 2026 auction. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to trade Sanju Samson to CSK for Jadeja and another all-rounder - Sam Curran.

Samson has represented RR in the IPL from 2013 to 2015 and 2018 to 2025. On the other hand, Jadeja has been part of the CSK franchise from 2012 to 2015 and 2018 to 2025. The veteran cricketer represented Gujarat Lions (GL) in 2016 and 2017, when CSK were suspended from the IPL.

Jadeja has so far featured in 254 IPL matches. Amid the buzz around his possible trade, we compare his IPL stats with those of former West Indies and CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. Since the Windies star played 161 matches during his IPL career, with compare his stats with those of Jadeja after the versatile Indian cricketer had also played 161 games.

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Ravindra Jadeja vs Dwayne Bravo - Who has more runs and a better strike rate after 161 IPL matches?

After 161 IPL matches, Jadeja had 1,845 runs to his name at an average of 23.65 and a strike rate of 122.42. Of his runs, 282 came in 18 innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at a strike rate of 118.48. He had also scored 237 runs in 18 innings against Mumbai Indians (MI) at a strike rate of 130.21. Further, in 15 innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS), he had 274 runs at a strike rate of 127.44.

In 161 IPL matches, Bravo scored 1,560 runs at an average of 22.60 and a strike rate of 129.56. Of his runs, 317 came in 18 innings against MI at a strike rate of 135.47. He also scored 215 runs in 12 innings against RR at a strike rate of 155.79 and 210 runs in 13 innings against PBKS at a strike rate of 117.31. Further, in 17 innings against RCB, he scored 166 runs at a strike rate of 132.80.

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Ravindra Jadeja vs Dwayne Bravo - Who has more 50-plus scores after 161 IPL matches?

After 161 IPL games, Jadeja did not have a 50-plus score to his name. His best at that stage was 48, which came off 29 balls for CSK against Deccan Chargers (DC) in Visakhapatnam in April 2012. He had also scored 47 off 33 balls for Kochi Tuskers Kerala against Pune Warriors at the DY Patil Stadium in April 2011 and 42 off 32 balls for RR against MI in Durban in May 2009.

(Jadeja vs Bravo - Batting stats comparison after 161 IPL matches)

In 161 IPL games, Bravo notched up five 50-plus scores. His best of 70* came off 50 balls while representing MI against PBKS in Centurion in IPL 2009. Bravo also slammed 68 off 30 balls for CSK against MI at the Wankhede Stadium in the opening match of the 2018 edition. Further, the former West Indies captain scored 62* off 36 balls for CSK against RR in Ahmedabad in IPL 2015.

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Ravindra Jadeja vs Dwayne Bravo - Who has more wickets and a better economy after 161 IPL matches?

After 161 IPL games, Jadeja had claimed exactly 100 wickets at an average of 29.41 and an economy rate of 7.62. Of his wickets, 73 came while representing CSK in 93 matches at an average of 24.71 and an economy rate of 7.51. Further, he claimed 13 wickets for GL from 27 matches.

In 161 IPL matches, Bravo picked up 183 wickets at an average of 23.82 and an economy rate of 8.38. Of his scalps, 140 came in 116 matches for CSK, averaging 22.47 at an economy rate of 8.36. He also claimed 26 wickets in 30 matches for MI and 17 wickets in 15 matches for GL.

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Ravindra Jadeja vs Dwayne Bravo - Who has more four-fers after 161 IPL matches?

After 161 IPL games, Jadeja had three four-fers and one five-fer to his name. His best of 5-16 came for CSK against Deccan Chargers in Visakhapatnam in April 2012. The left-arm spinner also claimed 4-11 against RR in Chennai in May 2010 and 4-12 against KKR in Ranchi in May 2014.

(Jadeja vs Bravo - Bowling stats comparison after 161 IPL matches)

Bravo picked up two four-wicket hauls during his IPL career. His best of 4-22 came for GL against PBKS in Mohali in April 2016. The Windies star also picked up 4-42 for CSK against MI at Eden Gardens in May 2013 and 3-9, also for CSK against MI, in Delhi in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2013.

Edited by Renin Wilben Albert