Shahid Afridi
Pakistan power-hitting all-rounder
Chris Gayle
West Indies power-hitting opener
Better in Average: Chris Gayle
Better in 100s: Chris Gayle
Better in Runs: Chris Gayle
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Metric Win Split
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| Metric | Shahid Afridi | Chris Gayle | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 524 | 483 | - |
| Runs | 11,196 | 19,593 | - |
| Best average | 36.51 | 42.18 | - |
| 100s | 11 | 42 | - |
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Shahid AfridiPerformance Comparison
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Run output
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