Vernon Philander vs David Warner

[shortpitched713]

For Tests only.

We seem to like comparing these players of late, so why not compare them against each other?

These "bullies" have got conditions & home/away splits that make the much maligned 00s openers and condition dependent Anderson/Kumble, look like paragons of versatility.

You all know where my vote is going in this comp, though.

 

[Slifer]

Looking at averages alone, Vernon averages 28 outside RSA which is perfectly acceptable. That, imo is roughly equivalent to averaging around 43-44 with the bat. Therefore Vernon > Warner. No contest.

 

[PlayerComparisons]

Looking at averages alone, Vernon averages 28 outside RSA which is perfectly acceptable. That, imo is roughly equivalent to averaging around 43-44 with the bat. Therefore Vernon > Warner. No contest.

So Vernon=Virat

 

[Prince EWS]

Philander was a much better bowler than Warner was/is a batsman, and that's before even taking into account he was almost an allrounder with the bat as well (he was selected as an allrounder to bat #7 in several Tests).

I don't think this one is close.

 

[Slifer]

So Vernon=Virat

If Virat averages around that outside India, then yes.