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Abhishek Sharma vs Tilak Varma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Tilak Varma · 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 | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 77 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 141 |
| Runs | 696 | 448 |
| Strike rate | 209.0 | 163.5 |
| Fours | 62 | 31 |
| Sixes | 56 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 113 | 60 |
| Wickets | 5 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 8.44 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 6 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 6 | 15 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 57 |
| Runs | 1926 | 1619 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 44.97 |
| Strike rate | — | 145.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 9 |
| Wickets | 12 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | 12.80 |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | 6.10 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 13 and 9. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Tilak Varma 5 at 6.10; Abhishek Sharma has more wickets while Tilak Varma 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 →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: Tilak Varma
- His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024.
- He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match.
- His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award.
- He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma
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 did Tilak score in his first T20I hundred, against South Africa in 2024?
- 4. How many balls did Tilak face for his 120 not out?
Abhishek Sharma vs Tilak Varma · 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.
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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