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Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Abhishek Sharma or Rashid Khan?

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. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) has 622 T20I runs at avg 14.8 in 115 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
🏏
Rashid Khan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
77
Avg Pts
224
Best FP
331.2
Pts/Cr
696
Total Runs
5
Total Wkts
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Rashid Khan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 5× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
89
Avg Pts
203
Best FP
279.7
Pts/Cr
171
Total Runs
39
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rashid Khan
12 higher avg pts · 203 best fantasy score · 5× MOTM
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
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🏏 Rashid Khan
T20I Career Overview
62Matches115
🏏 Batting
1926Runs622
32.64Batting Avg14.81
3Centuries0
13Half-Centuries0
104Sixes 🔴28
135
Best Score
48*
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets193
22.83Bowling Avg13.73
8.47Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls2
3/17
Best Figures
5/3
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan · 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 SharmaRashid Khan
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7789
Best fantasy score224203
Runs696171
Strike rate209.0133.6
Fours6212
Sixes5611
Half-centuries (50+)30
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score11337
Wickets539
Economy rate8.446.04
Best spell (wkts)36
Catches610
Total dismissals611
International career · T20I
StatisticAbhishek SharmaRashid Khan
Matches62115
Runs1926622
Batting average32.6414.81
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)130
Wickets12193
Bowling average22.8313.73
Economy rate8.47—
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 13 and 0. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan 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
🏏 Rashid Khan
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rashid Khan
89 avg pts · 203 best · 5 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Abhishek Sharma
Captaining Rashid Khan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Abhishek Sharma

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.
Full Abhishek Sharma profile →

Did you know: Rashid Khan

  • He was one of the eleven players in Afghanistan's first Test, against India in June 2018.
  • He captained Afghanistan in a Test against Bangladesh in September 2019 at 20 years and 350 days, the youngest Test captain ever.
  • He reached 100 ODI wickets in 44 matches, the fastest at the time.
  • He was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Decade in December 2020.
Full Rashid Khan profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Rashid Khan

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. How many balls did Abhishek need for his hundred against Afghanistan in September 2026?
  2. 2. How many runs did Abhishek score at the 2025 Asia Cup, a tournament record?
  3. 3. How old was Rashid when he captained Afghanistan in a Test?
  4. 4. What decade award did Rashid win in 2020?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan · 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: Rashid Khan has scored 622 T20I runs in 115 matches at an average of 14.81. He has also taken 193 T20I wickets at an average of 13.73.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick with an average of 89 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 Rashid Khan?

Based on recent data, Rashid Khan has the edge with a higher average of 89 fantasy points per game. Abhishek Sharma leads in runs scored (696 runs). Overall Rashid Khan is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rashid Khan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 89 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 Rashid Khan?

Abhishek Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (209.0), 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 Rashid Khan?

Abhishek Sharma costs 9 Cr and Rashid Khan costs 9.5 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 Rashid Khan won?

Abhishek Sharma has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Rashid Khan has won 5 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Abhishek Sharma or Rashid Khan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rashid Khan 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 Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Abhishek Sharma or Rashid Khan?

Abhishek Sharma has more T20I runs: Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 in 62 matches (average 32.6) and Rashid Khan has 622 in 115 (average 14.8).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Abhishek Sharma or Rashid Khan?

Rashid Khan has more T20I wickets: Abhishek Sharma has 12 at an average of 22.8 and Rashid Khan has 193 at 13.7.
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