Imran Khan
Pakistan all-round legend and captain
Kapil Dev
India fast-bowling all-round legend
Better in Average: Imran Khan
Better in 100s: Kapil Dev
Better in Runs: Kapil Dev
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Metric Win Split
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| Metric | Imran Khan | Kapil Dev | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 263 | 356 | - |
| Runs | 7,516 | 9,031 | - |
| Best average | 37.69 | 31.05 | - |
| 100s | 7 | 9 | - |
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Kapil DevPerformance Comparison
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Kapil DevExperience and sample-size edge.
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Kapil DevConversion and milestone finishing signal.
Run output
Kapil DevOverall batting volume edge.
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