Steve Smith Vs Joe Root: Who Is The Better ODI Batter?

Australia and England will face off in the Champions Trophy 2025 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This high-stakes match is crucial for both teams as they aim to start strong in Group B.

Joe Root has better overall ODI stats than Steve Smith.
Smith dominates in home ODIs, while Root excels away from home.
In ICC ODI tournaments, Root outperforms Smith.

Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Overall ODI Stats

Categories	Steve Smith	Joe Root
Innings	151	163s
Runs	5703	6634
Average	43.2	47.4
Strike Rates	87.1	86.7
100s/50s	12/34	16/40
Innings per 50+ score	3.28	2.91

Joe Root leads in overall ODI performance. He has a higher average, has scored more centuries and fifties, and is more consistent.

Smith vs Root: Home ODI Stats

Categories	Steve Smith	Joe Root
Innings	60	84
Runs	2782	3339
Average	56.78s	46.38s
Strike Rate	93.29	88.90
100s/50s	9/13	8/19s
Innings per 50+ score	2.72	3.11

At home, Steve Smith dominates. His batting average and strike rate are significantly higher than Joe Root’s.

Smith vs Root: Away & Neutral ODI Stats

Categories	Steve Smith	Joe Root
Innings	91	79
Runs	2921	3295
Average	35.19	48.46
Strike Rate	81.98	84.66
100s/50s	3/21	8/21
Innings per 50+ score	3.79	2.72

In away and neutral conditions, Joe Root is clearly superior. His higher average and better conversion rate give him the edge.

Smith vs Root: Performance in ICC ODI Events

Categories	Steve Smith	Joe Root
Innings	33	34
Runs	1222	1465
Average	43.64s	47.25
Strike Rate	86.54	89.93
100s/50s	1/11	4/8s
Innings per 50+ score	2.75	2.83

In ICC tournaments, Root excels again. His higher average, strike rate, and conversion rate make him a standout performer.

Steve Smith is better at home, where his average and strike rate are superior.
Joe Root is better overall, especially in away ODIs and ICC events.
In most ODI categories, Root outperforms Smith.