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Abhishek Sharma vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ruturaj Gaikwad has the edge on the headline numbers: Ruturaj Gaikwad leads on T20I batting (633 runs, avg 39.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) has 633 T20I runs at avg 39.6 in 23 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · 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 | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 77 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 139 |
| Runs | 696 | 438 |
| Strike rate | 209.0 | 110.1 |
| Fours | 62 | 32 |
| Sixes | 56 | 16 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 113 | 74 |
| Wickets | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.44 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 9 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 23 |
| Runs | 1926 | 633 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 39.56 |
| Strike rate | — | 143.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 4 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Ruturaj Gaikwad 23. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 633 at 39.6 (143.5) for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 13 and 4. Abhishek Sharma also bowls: 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47, while Ruturaj Gaikwad has not taken a T20I wicket.
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: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.
- He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season.
- He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023.
- He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad
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 record did Gaikwad set in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
- 4. How many runs did Gaikwad make to win the 2021 IPL Orange Cap?
Abhishek Sharma vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · 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: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56, with 1 century.
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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