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Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Abhishek Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Abhishek Sharma leads on T20I batting (1,926 runs, avg 32.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Arshdeep Singh (India) has 101 T20I runs at avg 6.3 in 86 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Arshdeep Singh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 77 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 129 |
| Runs | 696 | 52 |
| Strike rate | 209.0 | 140.5 |
| Fours | 62 | 4 |
| Sixes | 56 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 113 | 15 |
| Wickets | 5 | 23 |
| Economy rate | 8.44 | 8.25 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 4 |
| Catches | 6 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 7 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Arshdeep Singh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 86 |
| Runs | 1926 | 101 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 6.31 |
| Strike rate | — | 99.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 0 |
| Wickets | 12 | 129 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | 20.13 |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | 8.63 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Arshdeep Singh 86. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 101 at 6.3 (99.0) for Arshdeep Singh, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Arshdeep Singh 0. Fifties: 13 and 0. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Arshdeep Singh 129 at 8.63; Arshdeep Singh has more wickets while Abhishek Sharma is more economical.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
What is happening now
Holder of the fastest T20I century by a player from a full-member nation
Oct 2026: 61 off 28 balls (3 fours, 7 sixes) opening in the Asian Games final against Pakistan. India made 211 for 6 and won by 19 runs.
Full Sharma profile →Did you know: Abhishek Sharma
- Born 4 September 2000 in Amritsar. Left-hand batter and slow left-arm bowler.
- Reached number one in the ICC T20I batting rankings in 2025 and set a record 931 rating points.
- Scored 314 runs in the 2025 Asia Cup, the most in an edition of the tournament, and was named player of the tournament.
- A childhood friend of Shubman Gill, with whom Abhishek opened for Punjab at under-14 level.
Did you know: Arshdeep Singh
- He bowled a maiden over on his T20I debut against England in July 2022, the third Indian to do so.
- He is the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- He was the joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup and won the 2026 edition too.
- He won the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many balls did Abhishek need for his hundred against Afghanistan in September 2026?
- 2. How many runs did Abhishek score at the 2025 Asia Cup, a tournament record?
- 3. What did Arshdeep do on his T20I debut in 2022?
- 4. Which milestone did Arshdeep reach first among Indian bowlers?
Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Abhishek Sharma has scored 1,926 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 32.64, with 3 centuries. He has also taken 12 T20I wickets at an average of 22.83 with an economy of 8.47.
T20I career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 101 T20I runs in 86 matches at an average of 6.31. He has also taken 129 T20I wickets at an average of 20.13 with an economy of 8.63.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 77 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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