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Axar Patel vs Brendan Taylor — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Brendan Taylor has the edge on the headline numbers: Brendan Taylor leads on T20I batting (1,216 runs, avg 24.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 ZIM · 8 cr
🏏
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
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
34
Avg Pts
61
Best FP
12.9
Pts/Cr
52
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
18 higher avg pts · 213 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Axar Patel
VS
🏏 Brendan Taylor
T20I Career Overview
91Matches59
🏏 Batting
700Runs1216
18.42Batting Avg24.32
0Centuries1
1Half-Centuries6
23Sixes 🔴21
65
Best Score
123
🎳 Bowling
93Wickets1
21.30Bowling Avg17.00
—Economy Rate3.40
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
2/36
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Axar Patel vs Brendan Taylor — 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
StatisticAxar PatelBrendan Taylor
Matches203
Avg fantasy points5234
Best fantasy score21361
Runs15352
Strike rate91.175.4
Fours94
Sixes20
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score5739
Wickets210
Economy rate7.540.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches83
Total dismissals113
International career — T20I
StatisticAxar PatelBrendan Taylor
Matches9159
Runs7001216
Batting average18.4224.32
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)16
Wickets931
Bowling average21.3017.00
Economy rate—3.40

📋 Format by format

T20I. Axar Patel has played 91 T20Is and Brendan Taylor 59. Axar Patel has 700 runs at 18.4, against 1,216 at 24.3 for Brendan Taylor, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Brendan Taylor 1. Fifties: 1 and 6. With the ball, Axar Patel has 93 wickets and Brendan Taylor 1 at 3.40; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Axar Patel has played 71 ODIs and Brendan Taylor 210. Axar Patel has 858 runs at 23.2, against 6,756 at 35.0 (77.5) for Brendan Taylor, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Brendan Taylor 11. Fifties: 3 and 39. With the ball, Axar Patel has 75 wickets and Brendan Taylor 9 at 6.15; Axar Patel has more wickets.

Test. Axar Patel has played 15 Tests and Brendan Taylor 37. Axar Patel has 688 runs at 34.4, against 2,420 at 35.6 for Brendan Taylor, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Brendan Taylor 6. Fifties: 4 and 12. Axar Patel also bowls: 57 wickets at an economy of 2.51, while Brendan Taylor has not taken a Test wicket.

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

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

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.

T20I career: Brendan Taylor has scored 1,216 T20I runs in 59 matches at an average of 24.32, with 1 century. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 17.00 with an economy of 3.40.

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 — Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Based on recent data, Axar Patel has the edge with a higher average of 52 fantasy points per game. Axar Patel leads in runs scored (153 runs). Overall Axar Patel is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Axar Patel vs Brendan Taylor — 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 — Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Axar Patel has the superior batting strike rate this season (91.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Axar Patel and Brendan Taylor?

Axar Patel costs 8.5 Cr and Brendan Taylor costs 8 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 Axar Patel and Brendan Taylor won?

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

Should I pick Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor 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 India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Zimbabwe. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Brendan Taylor has more T20I runs: Axar Patel has 700 in 91 matches (average 18.4) and Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 (average 24.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Axar Patel has 858 in 71 matches (average 23.2) and Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 (average 35.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Axar Patel has more ODI wickets: Axar Patel has 75 at an average of 32.8 and Brendan Taylor has 9 at 45.1.

Who has more Test runs, Axar Patel or Brendan Taylor?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Axar Patel has 688 in 15 matches (average 34.4) and Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 (average 35.6).
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