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Anil Kumble vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on ODI batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Anil Kumble (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 938 ODI runs at avg 10.5 in 271 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Anil Kumble
🔴 RCB · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Anil Kumble
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Anil Kumble
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
—Matches159
🏏 Batting
—Runs4231
—Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
—Centuries5
—Half-Centuries32
—Sixes 🔴205
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Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets1
—Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Anil Kumble vs Rohit Sharma — 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
StatisticAnil KumbleRohit Sharma
Matches019
Avg fantasy points079
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0126.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals09
International career — ODI
StatisticAnil KumbleRohit Sharma
Matches271291
Runs93812120
Batting average10.5449.27
Strike rate61.1—
Centuries (100+)035
Half-centuries (50+)063
Wickets3379
Bowling average30.9059.22
Economy rate4.315.24
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

ODI. Anil Kumble has played 271 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Anil Kumble has 938 runs at 10.5 (strike rate 61.1), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Anil Kumble 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Anil Kumble has 337 wickets at an economy of 4.31 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Anil Kumble has more wickets.

Test. Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Anil Kumble has 2,506 runs at 17.8 (strike rate 38.8), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Anil Kumble 1, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 5 and 18. With the ball, Anil Kumble has 619 wickets at an economy of 2.70 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Anil Kumble has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Anil Kumble
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Anil Kumble
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Anil Kumble vs Rohit Sharma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Anil Kumble does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 — Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Anil Kumble vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 214 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 — Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma?

Anil Kumble costs 8 Cr and Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 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 Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma won?

Anil Kumble has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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 ODI runs, Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Anil Kumble has 938 in 271 matches (average 10.5) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Anil Kumble has more ODI wickets: Anil Kumble has 337 at an average of 30.9 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Anil Kumble or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Anil Kumble has 2,506 in 132 matches (average 17.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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