Searching "Ishan Kishan vs Tilak Varma" usually means you want a straight answer: who is better right now, and who should you captain in fantasy cricket? This guide summarises what matters, then links to CricketDream's live head-to-head comparison with full career numbers across formats.
Quick answer: who is better?
There is no single winner across every format and role. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are middle-order batters competing for the same India T20I spot. The fair comparison splits T20I, ODI, Test (where applicable) and recent IPL form, then weighs what you actually need: runs, wickets, strike rate or fantasy points.
What to compare before picking a captain
- Recent form (last 5–10 innings) vs career average
- Strike rate / economy in the format you are playing fantasy for
- Venue and opposition if the match is today
- Role ceiling: an opener faces more balls; a bowler peaks on wicket hauls
Ishan Kishan vs Tilak Varma: international numbers side by side
Career figures are up to 2026-07-26, taken from completed international matches only.
T20I record
Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 13 and 9. Tilak Varma also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.10, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI record
Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Tilak Varma 0. Fifties: 7 and 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better: Ishan Kishan or Tilak Varma?
Open the live comparison at /compare/ishan-kishan-vs-tilak-varma for side-by-side T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats. Numbers update from CricketDream's player database, use the format tabs to see who leads in the discipline you care about.
Who should I captain in fantasy: Ishan Kishan or Tilak Varma?
Captain the player with the higher ceiling for today's format and venue. If one is an all-rounder with bat-and-ball points, they often outscore a pure batter on a helpful pitch. Check the compare page's IPL fantasy averages when the match is a franchise game.
Who has more T20I runs, Ishan Kishan or Tilak Varma?
Ishan Kishan has more T20I runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 matches (average 31.1) and Tilak Varma has 1,619 in 57 (average 45.0).
Who has more ODI runs, Ishan Kishan or Tilak Varma?
Ishan Kishan has more ODI runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 matches (average 42.6) and Tilak Varma has 68 in 5 (average 22.7).
See every stat for Ishan Kishan vs Tilak Varma: batting, bowling and fantasy points.
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