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Abhishek Sharma vs Cooper Connolly — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Abhishek Sharma or Cooper Connolly?

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. Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) has 91 T20I runs at avg 10.1 in 14 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 PBKS · 8.5 cr
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
76
Avg Pts
224
Best FP
282.0
Pts/Cr
654
Total Runs
5
Total Wkts
🏏
Cooper Connolly
🦁 Punjab Kings
BAT🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
195
Best FP
159.1
Pts/Cr
643
Total Runs
3
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
15 higher avg pts · 224 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
VS
🏏 Cooper Connolly
T20I Career Overview
62Matches14
🏏 Batting
1926Runs91
32.64Batting Avg10.11
—Strike Rate122.97
3Centuries0
13Half-Centuries0
104Sixes 🔴5
135
Best Score
47
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets3
22.83Bowling Avg77.00
8.47Economy Rate9.24
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/17
Best Figures
1/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Abhishek Sharma vs Cooper Connolly — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticAbhishek SharmaCooper Connolly
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7661
Best fantasy score224195
Runs654643
Strike rate213.0127.3
Fours6157
Sixes5034
Half-centuries (50+)53
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score108107
Wickets53
Economy rate7.915.28
Best spell (wkts)32
Catches106
Total dismissals108
International career — T20I
StatisticAbhishek SharmaCooper Connolly
Matches6214
Runs192691
Batting average32.6410.11
Strike rate—123.0
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)130
Wickets123
Bowling average22.8377.00
Economy rate8.479.24

📋 Format by format

T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Cooper Connolly 14. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 91 at 10.1 (123.0) for Cooper Connolly, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Cooper Connolly 0. Fifties: 13 and 0. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Cooper Connolly 3 at 9.24; Abhishek Sharma has more wickets.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Cooper Connolly
✓ Better economy rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Abhishek Sharma
76 avg pts · 224 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Cooper Connolly
Captaining Abhishek Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Cooper Connolly — 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: Cooper Connolly has scored 91 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 10.11. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 76 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Abhishek Sharma or Cooper Connolly?

Based on recent data, Abhishek Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 76 fantasy points per game. Abhishek Sharma leads in runs scored (654 runs). Overall Abhishek Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Abhishek Sharma vs Cooper Connolly — who is a better fantasy captain?

Abhishek Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 76 pts per game with a best score of 224 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Abhishek Sharma or Cooper Connolly?

Abhishek Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (213.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Abhishek Sharma and Cooper Connolly?

Abhishek Sharma costs 9 Cr and Cooper Connolly costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Abhishek Sharma and Cooper Connolly won?

Abhishek Sharma has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Cooper Connolly has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Abhishek Sharma or Cooper Connolly in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Abhishek Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Punjab Kings. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Abhishek Sharma or Cooper Connolly?

Abhishek Sharma has more T20I runs: Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 in 62 matches (average 32.6) and Cooper Connolly has 91 in 14 (average 10.1).
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