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Angelo Mathews vs Axar Patel — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has the edge on the headline numbers: Angelo Mathews leads on T20I batting (1,416 runs, avg 27.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) has 1,416 T20I runs at avg 27.8 in 90 matches. Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 SL · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
🏏
Angelo Mathews
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
AR🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
36
Avg Pts
91
Best FP
31.9
Pts/Cr
184
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
213
Best FP
192.0
Pts/Cr
153
Total Runs
21
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
16 higher avg pts · 213 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Angelo Mathews
VS
🏏 Axar Patel
T20I Career Overview
90Matches91
🏏 Batting
1416Runs700
27.76Batting Avg18.42
120.51Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
6Half-Centuries1
50Sixes 🔴23
81*
Best Score
65
🎳 Bowling
45Wickets93
30.87Bowling Avg21.30
7.13Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/16
Best Figures
3/9
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Angelo Mathews vs Axar Patel — 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
StatisticAngelo MathewsAxar Patel
Matches820
Avg fantasy points3652
Best fantasy score91213
Runs184153
Strike rate119.591.1
Fours159
Sixes42
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score4557
Wickets121
Economy rate8.737.54
Best spell (wkts)14
Catches08
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticAngelo MathewsAxar Patel
Matches9091
Runs1416700
Batting average27.7618.42
Strike rate120.5—
Half-centuries (50+)61
Wickets4593
Bowling average30.8721.30
Economy rate7.13—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Angelo Mathews has played 90 T20Is and Axar Patel 91. Angelo Mathews has 1,416 runs at 27.8 (strike rate 120.5), against 700 at 18.4 for Axar Patel, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 45 wickets at an economy of 7.13 and Axar Patel 93; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Angelo Mathews has played 226 ODIs and Axar Patel 71. Angelo Mathews has 5,916 runs at 40.2 (strike rate 82.9), against 858 at 23.2 for Axar Patel, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 3, Axar Patel 0. Fifties: 40 and 3. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 126 wickets at an economy of 4.63 and Axar Patel 75; Angelo Mathews has more wickets.

Test. Angelo Mathews has played 119 Tests and Axar Patel 15. Angelo Mathews has 8,214 runs at 44.4 (strike rate 49.1), against 688 at 34.4 for Axar Patel, so Angelo Mathews has scored more. Hundreds: Angelo Mathews 16, Axar Patel 0. Fifties: 45 and 4. With the ball, Angelo Mathews has 33 wickets at an economy of 2.71 and Axar Patel 57 at 2.51; Axar Patel has more wickets.

International numbers up to 17 June 2025.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Angelo Mathews
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Axar Patel
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Axar Patel
52 avg pts · 213 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Angelo Mathews
Captaining Axar Patel gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Angelo Mathews vs Axar Patel — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Angelo Mathews has scored 1,416 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 27.76, with 6 half-centuries. He has also taken 45 T20I wickets at an average of 30.87 with an economy of 7.13.

T20I career: Axar Patel has scored 700 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 18.42, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 93 T20I wickets at an average of 21.30.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Axar Patel is the stronger pick with an average of 52 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 — Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Based on recent data, Axar Patel has the edge with a higher average of 52 fantasy points per game. Angelo Mathews leads in runs scored (184 runs). Overall Axar Patel is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Angelo Mathews vs Axar Patel — who is a better fantasy captain?

Axar Patel is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 52 pts per game with a best score of 213 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 — Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Angelo Mathews and Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews costs 9 Cr and Axar Patel costs 8.5 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 Angelo Mathews and Axar Patel won?

Angelo Mathews has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Axar Patel has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Axar Patel is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sri Lanka 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, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has more T20I runs: Angelo Mathews has 1,416 in 90 matches (average 27.8) and Axar Patel has 700 in 91 (average 18.4).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Axar Patel has more T20I wickets: Angelo Mathews has 45 at an average of 30.9 and Axar Patel has 93 at 21.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI runs: Angelo Mathews has 5,916 in 226 matches (average 40.2) and Axar Patel has 858 in 71 (average 23.2).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has more ODI wickets: Angelo Mathews has 126 at an average of 32.6 and Axar Patel has 75 at 32.8.

Who has more Test runs, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Angelo Mathews has more Test runs: Angelo Mathews has 8,214 in 119 matches (average 44.4) and Axar Patel has 688 in 15 (average 34.4).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Angelo Mathews or Axar Patel?

Axar Patel has more Test wickets: Angelo Mathews has 33 at an average of 54.5 and Axar Patel has 57 at 18.7.
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