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Ashleigh Gardner vs Sophie Ecclestone: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Ashleigh Gardner has the edge on the headline numbers: Ashleigh Gardner leads on T20I batting (1,638 runs, avg 25.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ashleigh Gardner (Australia Women) has 1,638 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 106 matches. Sophie Ecclestone (England Women) has 368 T20I runs at avg 17.5 in 113 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
💫
Ashleigh Gardner
🦘 AUSW · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sophie Ecclestone
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGW · 9 cr
💫
Ashleigh Gardner
🦘 Australia Women
AR🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
167.4
Pts/Cr
378
Total Runs
20
Total Wkts
🏏
Sophie Ecclestone
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Women
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
69
Avg Pts
337
Best FP
145.0
Pts/Cr
97
Total Runs
29
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
💫 Ashleigh Gardner
VS
🏏 Sophie Ecclestone
T20I Career Overview
106Matches113
🏏 Batting
1638Runs368
25.59Batting Avg17.52
130.10Strike Rate132.85
0Centuries0
9Half-Centuries0
49Sixes 🔴16
93
Best Score
35
🎳 Bowling
84Wickets154
21.62Bowling Avg16.51
6.66Economy Rate6.05
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/12
Best Figures
4/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ashleigh Gardner vs Sophie Ecclestone · 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
StatisticAshleigh GardnerSophie Ecclestone
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points7369
Best fantasy score214337
Runs37897
Strike rate149.482.2
Fours4012
Sixes120
Half-centuries (50+)31
Highest score8461
Wickets2029
Economy rate7.214.94
Best spell (wkts)48
Catches106
Total dismissals129
International career · T20I
StatisticAshleigh GardnerSophie Ecclestone
Matches106113
Runs1638368
Batting average25.5917.52
Strike rate130.1132.8
Half-centuries (50+)90
Wickets84154
Bowling average21.6216.51
Economy rate6.666.05
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ashleigh Gardner has played 106 T20Is and Sophie Ecclestone 113. Ashleigh Gardner has 1,638 runs at 25.6 (strike rate 130.1), against 368 at 17.5 (132.8) for Sophie Ecclestone, so Ashleigh Gardner has scored more. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner has 84 wickets at an economy of 6.66 and Sophie Ecclestone 154 at 6.05; Sophie Ecclestone has more wickets.

ODI. Ashleigh Gardner has played 90 ODIs and Sophie Ecclestone 84. Ashleigh Gardner has 1,604 runs at 31.4 (strike rate 108.1), against 426 at 10.7 (73.6) for Sophie Ecclestone, so Ashleigh Gardner has scored more. Hundreds: Ashleigh Gardner 3, Sophie Ecclestone 0. Fifties: 7 and 0. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner has 119 wickets at an economy of 4.29 and Sophie Ecclestone 141; Sophie Ecclestone has more wickets.

Test. Ashleigh Gardner has played 8 Tests and Sophie Ecclestone 10. Ashleigh Gardner has 326 runs at 29.6 (strike rate 57.8), against 257 at 19.8 (46.6) for Sophie Ecclestone, so Ashleigh Gardner has scored more. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner has 31 wickets at an economy of 2.53 and Sophie Ecclestone 48 at 2.91; Sophie Ecclestone has more wickets while Ashleigh Gardner is more economical.

International numbers up to 10 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
💫 Ashleigh Gardner
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sophie Ecclestone
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched, so consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

What is happening now

Ashleigh Gardner

Two-time Belinda Clark medallist and a Sydney Sixers match-winner

1 Nov 2026: Sydney Sixers play Hobart Hurricanes at Drummoyne Oval.

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Did you know: Ashleigh Gardner

  • Born 15 April 1997 in Bankstown, Sydney. Right-handed batter and off spinner.
  • Won the Belinda Clark Award in 2022 and 2024.
  • Three-time T20 World Cup winner (2018, 2020, 2023) and a 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup winner.
  • Won two WBBL titles with Sydney Sixers (2016-17, 2017-18) and plays for Gujarat Giants in the WPL.
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🧠Quick quiz: Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone

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  1. 1. What are Gardner's record figures for an Australian woman in a Test innings?
  2. 2. In which years did Gardner win the Belinda Clark Award?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ashleigh Gardner vs Sophie Ecclestone · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ashleigh Gardner has scored 1,638 T20I runs in 106 matches at an average of 25.59, with 9 half-centuries. She has also taken 84 T20I wickets at an average of 21.62 with an economy of 6.66.

T20I career: Sophie Ecclestone has scored 368 T20I runs in 113 matches at an average of 17.52. She has also taken 154 T20I wickets at an average of 16.51 with an economy of 6.05.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ashleigh Gardner is the stronger pick with an average of 73 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, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Based on recent data, Ashleigh Gardner has the edge with a higher average of 73 fantasy points per game. Ashleigh Gardner leads in runs scored (378 runs). Overall Ashleigh Gardner is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ashleigh Gardner vs Sophie Ecclestone: who is a better fantasy captain?

Ashleigh Gardner is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 73 pts per game with a best score of 337 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, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Ashleigh Gardner has the superior batting strike rate this season (149.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone?

Ashleigh Gardner costs 10 Cr and Sophie Ecclestone 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 Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone won?

Ashleigh Gardner has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sophie Ecclestone has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ashleigh Gardner is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Australia Women are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Ashleigh Gardner has more T20I runs: Ashleigh Gardner has 1,638 in 106 matches (average 25.6) and Sophie Ecclestone has 368 in 113 (average 17.5).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Sophie Ecclestone scores faster in T20Is: Ashleigh Gardner strikes at 130.1 and Sophie Ecclestone at 132.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Sophie Ecclestone has more T20I wickets: Ashleigh Gardner has 84 at an average of 21.6 and Sophie Ecclestone has 154 at 16.5.

Who has more ODI runs, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Ashleigh Gardner has more ODI runs: Ashleigh Gardner has 1,604 in 90 matches (average 31.4) and Sophie Ecclestone has 426 in 84 (average 10.7).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Ashleigh Gardner scores faster in ODIs: Ashleigh Gardner strikes at 108.1 and Sophie Ecclestone at 73.6.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Ashleigh Gardner or Sophie Ecclestone?

Sophie Ecclestone has more ODI wickets: Ashleigh Gardner has 119 at an average of 22.4 and Sophie Ecclestone has 141 at 19.4.
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