Who is the better batsmen, Joe Root or David Warner?

[Ab Fan]

I think taking all formats into consideration or even tests specifically, it is an interesting comparison between two very good players who are probably a notch below other greats of the game, or the ones who average over 50. Both are currently hovering around 46-48 average range.

While Root is an all-condition player, he struggles to convert his runs into what actually would make a difference. On other hand, Warner is a true bouncy track bully who is ruthless in his comfort zone but a liability outside. What would your pick be?

Discuss!

 

[Aman]

Warner, easy.

You can put him ahead of Kane and Root across all formats tbh.

I think he's better than both of them in all formats.

 

[Titan24]

Warner, easy.

You can put him ahead of Kane and Root across all formats tbh.

I think he's better than both of them in all formats.

Warner averages less than 30 in overseas tests except SA along with UAE and BD where he has played just 2 matches each. He is not at all better batsman than Kane and Root in tests overall, at home yes as he has an extraordinary record at home.

 

[Aman]

Warner averages less than 30 in overseas tests except SA along with UAE and BD where he has played just 2 matches each. He is not at all better batsman than Kane and Root in tests overall, at home yes as he has an extraordinary record at home.

He is a better match winner than them across formats.

I'd take him over both in a heartbeat, the reason he doesn't get the recognition is because people's dislike of him clouds their judgement. He is so far better than both them it is funny that there's a discussion, this guy is not too far behind Smith and Kohli across formats. Everyone else in world cricket it.

 

[Cuts_and_cuts_hard]

Lol warner better than Williamson, now ive heard it all. Warner is one of the biggest FTBs ever.

 

[Ab Fan]

Warner, easy.

You can put him ahead of Kane and Root across all formats tbh.

I think he's better than both of them in all formats.

I think Kane is still ahead, his 139 against Pakistan in UAE was a series winning knock. Averages over 50, batting at 3 and doing well captaining his team also.

It's closer between Root and Williamson.

 

[Aman]

I think Kane is still ahead, his 139 against Pakistan in UAE was a series winning knock. Averages over 50, batting at 3 and doing well captaining his team also.

It's closer between Root and Williamson.

Across formats it isn't.

Warner dominates and wins Tests at home so consistently. The other two are more consistent in terms of 50s away but they don't dominate or are proflic at home or away.

There's basically a big two or three these days with Smith and Kohli fighting for #1 and Warner the next tier down who on form can move ahead either of them. Those 3 have been in the best batsmen in the world discussion consistently for the last 4-5 years.

I don't think there's really been a meaningful or substantial period of time Kane or Root were considered the best batsmen in the world.

 

[Aman]

Lol warner better than Williamson, now ive heard it all. Warner is one of the biggest FTBs ever.

I would trade Kane and Root for Warner.

This is someone who has seen most of Kane's career. Currently idk if he's even our third best batsmen.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Warner against poor bowling attacks/ flat tracks.
Root against better attacks, non flat tracks.

 

[Aman]

Warner against poor bowling attacks/ flat tracks.
Root against better attacks, non flat tracks.

Root is never going to make a mark irrespective of the quality of the bowling attack or conditions.

Fab 4 is nothing more than a myth.

 

[Ab Fan]

I think Kane is still ahead, his 139 against Pakistan in UAE was a series winning knock. Averages over 50, batting at 3 and doing well captaining his team also.

It's closer between Root and <B>Williamson</B>.

[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION], I meant between Root and Warner.

 

[Ab Fan]

Across formats it isn't.

Warner dominates and wins Tests at home so consistently. The other two are more consistent in terms of 50s away but they don't dominate or are proflic at home or away.

There's basically a big two or three these days with Smith and Kohli fighting for #1 and Warner the next tier down who on form can move ahead either of them. Those 3 have been in the best batsmen in the world discussion consistently for the last 4-5 years.

I don't think there's really been a meaningful or substantial period of time Kane or Root were considered the best batsmen in the world.

Neither has Warner been the best bat anytime in his career.

Warner averages below 30 in five major countries.

India
England
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
West Indies

 

[Varun]

Root can barely score 1/6th of a triple century anywhere in the world.

So Warner for me.

 

[big_gamer007]

Warner is atleast top quality in certain conditons, Root is average in all conditions. He is better than Warner in swing/seam conditions but Warner is way better in flat conditions.

So Warner for now.

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Warner any day any surface

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Warner is atleast a match winner in certain conditions . Root is currently incapable of that in any.

 

[ZaudStorm]

Root is mediocre compared to Warner

 

[Ab Fan]

I think Warner is ahead of Root as well. A ruthless match winner.

 

[Aman]

I think Warner is ahead of Root as well. A ruthless match winner.

People underrate him so much. If we swapped him for Kane we'd probably be the best Test team in the world.

He can win matches for you on his own.

 

[Varun]

People underrate him so much. If we swapped him for Kane we'd probably be the best Test team in the world.

Rubbish.

 

[Aman]

Rubbish.

We would never lose at home and we'd win series in Aus and SA.

He's a match winner so he could win us the odd game in other countries as well.

 

[Mamoon]

If you want a player who will be devastating in his comfort-zone but a bunny outside of it, you pick Warner.

If you want a technician who will be excellent everywhere but not devastating anywhere, you pick Root.

I am ignoring Root’s current slump. He is a high class player and will bounce back eventually.

 

[Varun]

We would never lose at home and we'd win series in Aus and SA

Oh believe me you'd totally lose at home after he bat's like Mitch Marsh and averages 17.

 

[Aman]

If you want a player who will be devastating in his comfort-zone but a bunny outside of it, you pick Warner.

If you want a technician who will be excellent everywhere but not devastating anywhere, you pick Root.

I am ignoring Root’s current slump. He is a high class player and will bounce back eventually.

I'd still pick Warner because in this conditions, on his day he will win you the match on his own.

Root ain't going to do anything, anywhere. His innings and runs have zero impact majority of the time.

 

[Aman]

Oh believe me you'd totally lose at home after he bat's like Mitch Marsh and averages 17.

Our pitches are super flat, he would average 100 here lol.

 

[Mamoon]

I'd still pick Warner because in this conditions, on his day he will win you the match on his own.

Root ain't going to do anything, anywhere. His innings and runs have zero impact majority of the time.

I think it depends on the team composition. If you have someone like Smith, you can afford a FTB like Warner. However, a team like England cannot afford its best batsman to be a FTB.

Root is more valuable for England and Warner is more valuable for Australia.

 

[Varun]

Our pitches are super flat, he would average 100 here lol.

That's why he has a top score of 22 there.

 

[Aman]

That's why he has a top score of 22 there.

Played a few Tests here, next series he will score runs with ease. Especially if Aus is batting second.

 

[Varun]

Played a few Tests here, next series he will score runs with ease. Especially if Aus is batting second.

He'll score more than 22, but Williamson will certainly out score him and NZ will win.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Warner any time against any opposition. Anywhere

 

[DeadlyVenom]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...s-lid-walkabout-bar-jo-root-england-australia

Interesting taking a bit of a trip down memory lane and rereading this after the current events at Joe Roots county.

"In the incident the Australia opener punched Root, offended by the Englishman wearing an Australian wig on his chin, imitating, he thought, Hashim Amla, the South Africa batsman who sports a beard as a proud display of his Muslim faith. Now, though, Warner tells the full story, confirming he thought Root’s placement of the wig was racially insensitive and claiming England’s fast bowler Steven Finn was “asleep in the gutter” by the end of the night."

 

[sweep_shot]

In terms of technique, Root wins.

In terms of impact, Warner wins.

I would take Warner.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

What type of comparison is this??
Comparing an opener with top order batsman.??
Joe is better in tests, both are great in ODIs and Warner is better in T20s..
Overall Root ›› Warner