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Anrich Nortje vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Anrich Nortje or Rohit Sharma?

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

Anrich Nortje (Lucknow Super Giants) has 30 T20I runs at avg 3.8 in 47 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
🏏
Anrich Nortje
🦅 LSG · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Anrich Nortje
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
68
Avg Pts
194
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
21
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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rohit Sharma
11 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Anrich Nortje
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
47Matches159
🏏 Batting
30Runs4231
3.75Batting Avg32.05
60.00Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
1Sixes 🔴205
12
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
56Wickets1
21.07Bowling Avg113.00
7.38Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/7
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Anrich Nortje 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
StatisticAnrich NortjeRohit Sharma
Matches1219
Avg fantasy points6879
Best fantasy score194214
Runs11885
Strike rate57.9126.2
Fours185
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score11138
Wickets210
Economy rate5.750.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches29
Total dismissals29
International career — T20I
StatisticAnrich NortjeRohit Sharma
Matches47159
Runs304231
Batting average3.7532.05
Strike rate60.0140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets561
Bowling average21.07113.00
Economy rate7.389.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Anrich Nortje has played 47 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Anrich Nortje has 30 runs at 3.8 (strike rate 60.0), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Anrich Nortje 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Anrich Nortje has 56 wickets at an economy of 7.38 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Anrich Nortje has more wickets.

ODI. Anrich Nortje has played 22 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Anrich Nortje has 40 runs at 6.7 (strike rate 67.8), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Anrich Nortje 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Anrich Nortje has 36 wickets at an economy of 5.86 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Anrich Nortje has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

Test. Anrich Nortje has played 19 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Anrich Nortje has 187 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 30.3), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Anrich Nortje 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Anrich Nortje has 70 wickets at an economy of 3.67 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Anrich Nortje has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Anrich Nortje
✓ More wickets
🏏 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: 🏏 Anrich Nortje
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Anrich Nortje has scored 30 T20I runs in 47 matches at an average of 3.75. He has also taken 56 T20I wickets at an average of 21.07 with an economy of 7.38.

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 — Anrich Nortje 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.

Anrich Nortje 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 — Anrich Nortje 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 Anrich Nortje and Rohit Sharma?

Anrich Nortje costs 9 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 Anrich Nortje and Rohit Sharma won?

Anrich Nortje 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 Anrich Nortje 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 Lucknow Super Giants 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, Anrich Nortje or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Anrich Nortje has 30 in 47 matches (average 3.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Anrich Nortje or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Anrich Nortje has 40 in 22 matches (average 6.7) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Anrich Nortje or Rohit Sharma?

Anrich Nortje has more ODI wickets: Anrich Nortje has 36 at an average of 27.3 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Anrich Nortje or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Anrich Nortje has 187 in 19 matches (average 7.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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