Whenever Rahul Dravid and Muttiah Muralitharan faced each other on the cricket field, it was a battle between one of the best batsmen and one of the greatest bowlers. Dravid was known for his calm and solid batting, while Muralitharan was famous for his tricky spin bowling. Their matchups were always exciting and full of skill.
In this article, we look at how Rahul Dravid performed against Muralitharan by going through their head-to-head stats across formats.
Rahul Dravid vs Muttiah Muralitharan Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across all formats, Dravid scored a total of 345 runs from 638 balls, getting out 6 times and hitting 34 fours and 1 six.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 222 | 429 | 2 | 304 | 28 | 0 | 111.0 | 51.7 |
ODI | 88 | 164 | 2 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 44.0 | 53.7 |
IPL | 35 | 45 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 17.5 | 77.8 |
Total | 345 | 638 | 6 | 421 | 34 | 1 | - | - |
Dravid vs Muralitharan: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
Dravid scored 222 runs off 429 balls, getting out 2 times. He hit 28 fours and maintained an excellent average of 111.0 with a strike rate of 51.7.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2005 | 54 | 95 | 1 | 68 | 8 | 0 | 54.0 | 56.8 |
2008 | 44 | 141 | 1 | 108 | 2 | 0 | 44.0 | 31.2 |
2009 | 114 | 165 | 0 | 107 | 17 | 0 | – | 69.1 |
2010 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | – | 35.7 |
Total | 222 | 429 | 2 | 304 | 28 | 0 | 111.0 | 51.7 |
Dravid vs Muralitharan: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
In the 50-over format, Dravid made 88 runs from 164 balls, was dismissed twice, and struck 3 boundaries and 1 six. His average was 44.0, and his strike rate was 53.7.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2003 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 140.0 |
2004 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 56.7 |
2005 | 56 | 108 | 1 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 56.0 | 51.9 |
2007 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | – | 38.1 |
Total | 88 | 164 | 2 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 44.0 | 53.7 |
Dravid vs Muralitharan: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in IPL
Dravid scored 35 runs off 45 balls against Muralitharan in the T20 league. He got out 2 times, hit 3 fours, and had an average of 17.5 with a strike rate of 77.8.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2008 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | 93.3 |
2009 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 41.7 |
2010 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 133.3 |
2011 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | 66.7 |
2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 100.0 |
Total | 35 | 45 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 17.5 | 77.8 |
Verdict: Rahul Dravid vs Muttiah Muralitharan Who Has the Edge?
Rahul Dravid edges out Muralitharan in their head-to-head battles. With 345 runs across formats and just six dismissals, Dravid averaged over 57 against the spin wizard. He was especially dominant in Tests, averaging 111, showing great control and technique. While Murali did get him out a few times, Dravid’s consistency gives him the upper hand in this duel.
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