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Abhishek Sharma vs KL Rahul: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs KL Rahul · 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 | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 77 | 74 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 287 |
| Runs | 696 | 815 |
| Strike rate | 209.0 | 102.9 |
| Fours | 62 | 79 |
| Sixes | 56 | 33 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 4 |
| Highest score | 113 | 152 |
| Wickets | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.44 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 17 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 72 |
| Runs | 1926 | 2265 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 37.75 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 22 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and KL Rahul 72. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 2,265 at 37.8 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, KL Rahul 2. Fifties: 13 and 22. Abhishek Sharma also bowls: 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47, while KL Rahul has not taken a T20I wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 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: KL Rahul
- He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
- On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
- He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
- His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and KL Rahul
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. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 4. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
Abhishek Sharma vs KL Rahul · 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: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 centuries.
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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