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Abhishek Sharma vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Abhishek Sharma or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

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. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
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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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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
236.2
Pts/Cr
859
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
8 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
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🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
T20I Career Overview
62Matches8
🏏 Batting
1926Runs246
32.64Batting Avg30.75
3Centuries0
13Half-Centuries2
104Sixes 🔴14
135
Best Score
81
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets0
22.83Bowling Avg—
8.47Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/17
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Abhishek Sharma vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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 SharmaVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7785
Best fantasy score224217
Runs696859
Strike rate209.0215.8
Fours6268
Sixes5676
Half-centuries (50+)35
Centuries (100+)21
Highest score113103
Wickets50
Economy rate8.440.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches67
Total dismissals67
International career · T20I
StatisticAbhishek SharmaVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches628
Runs1926246
Batting average32.6430.75
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets120
Bowling average22.83—
Economy rate8.47—

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T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 0. Fifties: 13 and 2. Abhishek Sharma also bowls: 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not taken a T20I wicket.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
✓ More wickets
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
85 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Abhishek Sharma
Captaining Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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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 →
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The 15-year-old who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap

23 Jul 2026: 50 off 19 balls against Zimbabwe, the youngest batter to make an international fifty. Sooryavanshi finished with 151 runs in three matches and was named player of the series.

Full Sooryavanshi 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  • Born 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Plays for Bihar.
  • Made his IPL debut in 2025 at the age of 13, the youngest in the league's history.
  • Made his India debut in the T20I series against England in July 2026.
  • Won the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025 and was Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Full Vaibhav Sooryavanshi profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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 Sooryavanshi on IPL debut in 2025?
  4. 4. Whose single-season IPL sixes record did Sooryavanshi break in 2026?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick with an average of 85 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Based on recent data, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge with a higher average of 85 fantasy points per game. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads in runs scored (859 runs). Overall Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Abhishek Sharma vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: who is a better fantasy captain?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 85 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the superior batting strike rate this season (215.8), 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Abhishek Sharma costs 9 Cr and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi costs 9 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won?

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

Should I pick Abhishek Sharma or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Abhishek Sharma or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Abhishek Sharma has more T20I runs: Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 in 62 matches (average 32.6) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 in 8 (average 30.8).
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