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Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid Head-to-Head Stats: Who Dominated?

Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid

Explore the complete head-to-head stats between Steve Smith and Adil Rashid across ODIs and T20Is. Who holds the edge in this key batting vs spin battle? Find out the verdict backed by numbers.

Steve Smith and Adil Rashid have faced each other many times on the cricket field. Smith is a top batsman known for his solid performances, while Rashid is a smart leg-spinner who often tries to outfox batters. Their matchups have been exciting, especially in ODIs and T20s. 


In this article, we look at their head-to-head stats to see how Smith has done against Rashid and who has come out on top in their battles.


Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid Head-to-Head Stats Summary


Steve Smith has scored a total of 176 runs off 220 balls faced from Adil Rashid across ODIs and T20Is. Rashid has dismissed him 9 times in total. Out of those 220 balls, 99 were dot balls. Smith has hit 9 fours and 3 sixes against him.


Format

Runs

Balls

Outs

Dots

4s

6s

Avg

SR

ODI

156

202

7

92

8

2

77.2

22.3

T20I

20

18

2

7

1

1

111.1

10.0

TOtal

176

220

9

99

9

3

188.3

32.3


Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs


Across ODIs, Smith has scored 156 runs off 202 balls, been dismissed 7 times, and has an average of 22.3, striking at 77.2.


Year

Runs

Balls

Outs

Dots

4s

6s

Avg

SR

2015

33

36

3

17

2

1

11.0

91.7

2017

12

18

0

7

0

0

66.7

2018

29

47

2

25

0

1

14.5

61.7

2019

25

30

0

10

1

0

83.3

2022

30

31

1

13

3

0

30.0

96.8

2023

2

6

1

4

0

0

2.0

33.3

2024

25

34

0

16

2

0

73.5



Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats T20I Cricket


In T20Is, Smith has scored 20 runs off 18 balls, dismissed 2 times, with a strike rate of 111.1 and an average of 10.


Year

Runs

Balls

Outs

Dots

4s

6s

Avg

SR

2015

18

11

0

2

1

1

163.6

2020

2

7

2

5

0

0


28.6


Verdict: Steve Smith vs Adil Rashid Who Has the Edge?


In ODIs, Adil Rashid has dismissed Steve Smith 7 times, keeping his average low at 22.3 and strike rate at 77.2. Despite a few good knocks, Smith has struggled to dominate Rashid consistently in the 50-over format. However, in T20Is, Smith has played Rashid with more control, especially in 2015. The overall numbers show Rashid has had the upper hand in ODIs, while Smith has managed better in T20s.


Overall, when it comes to limited-overs cricket, especially ODIs, Adil Rashid has the slight edge over Steve Smith.


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