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Abhishek Sharma vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Suryakumar Yadav has the edge on the headline numbers: Suryakumar Yadav leads on T20I batting (3,272 runs, avg 36.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) has 3,272 T20I runs at avg 36.4 in 113 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Suryakumar Yadav · 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 | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 77 | 40 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 101 |
| Runs | 696 | 269 |
| Strike rate | 209.0 | 147.0 |
| Fours | 62 | 28 |
| Sixes | 56 | 10 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 113 | 60 |
| Wickets | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.44 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 3 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Suryakumar Yadav |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 113 |
| Runs | 1926 | 3272 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 36.36 |
| Strike rate | — | 165.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 25 |
| Wickets | 12 | 2 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | 2.50 |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | 5.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Suryakumar Yadav 113. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 3,272 at 36.4 (165.3) for Suryakumar Yadav, so Suryakumar Yadav has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Suryakumar Yadav 4. Fifties: 13 and 25. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Suryakumar Yadav 2 at 5.00; Abhishek Sharma has more wickets while Suryakumar Yadav 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 →The captain who led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup
Jan 2026: Chased 154 in 10 overs with Abhishek Sharma at Guwahati, giving India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand.
Full Yadav 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: Suryakumar Yadav
- Born 14 September 1990. Started in club cricket in Mumbai.
- Won the ICC men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award in 2022 and 2023.
- Scored 605 runs in IPL 2023, his best season, including his first IPL century.
- Four T20I centuries, with a highest score of 117.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav
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 nickname is Suryakumar Yadav known by?
- 4. In which years did Suryakumar win the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year award?
Abhishek Sharma vs Suryakumar Yadav · 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: Suryakumar Yadav has scored 3,272 T20I runs in 113 matches at an average of 36.36, with 4 centuries. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 2.50 with an economy of 5.00.
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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