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Axar Patel vs Kagiso Rabada — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Axar Patel has the edge on the headline numbers: Axar Patel leads on T20I batting (700 runs, avg 18.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 15.3 in 78 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
🏏
Kagiso Rabada
⚡ GT · 9 cr
🏏
Axar Patel
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
213
Best FP
132.0
Pts/Cr
153
Total Runs
21
Total Wkts
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Kagiso Rabada
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
130
Best FP
115.2
Pts/Cr
47
Total Runs
29
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
9 higher avg pts · 130 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Axar Patel
VS
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
T20I Career Overview
91Matches78
🏏 Batting
700Runs184
18.42Batting Avg15.33
—Strike Rate115.72
0Centuries0
1Half-Centuries0
23Sixes 🔴6
65
Best Score
22
🎳 Bowling
93Wickets82
21.30Bowling Avg28.65
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
3/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Axar Patel vs Kagiso Rabada — 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 PatelKagiso Rabada
Matches2017
Avg fantasy points5261
Best fantasy score213130
Runs15347
Strike rate91.1123.7
Fours95
Sixes22
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score5723
Wickets2129
Economy rate7.549.68
Best spell (wkts)43
Catches87
Total dismissals117
International career — T20I
StatisticAxar PatelKagiso Rabada
Matches9178
Runs700184
Batting average18.4215.33
Strike rate—115.7
Half-centuries (50+)10
Wickets9382
Bowling average21.3028.65

📋 Format by format

T20I. Axar Patel has played 91 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 78. Axar Patel has 700 runs at 18.4, against 184 at 15.3 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 93 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 82; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Axar Patel has played 71 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Axar Patel has 858 runs at 23.2, against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 75 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 168; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

Test. Axar Patel has played 15 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 73. Axar Patel has 688 runs at 34.4, against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 57 wickets at an economy of 2.51 and Kagiso Rabada 340 at 3.35; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets while Axar Patel is more economical.

International numbers up to 4 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Kagiso Rabada
61 avg pts · 130 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Axar Patel
Captaining Kagiso Rabada gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Axar Patel vs Kagiso Rabada — 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: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 78 matches at an average of 15.33. He has also taken 82 T20I wickets at an average of 28.65.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick with an average of 61 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 Kagiso Rabada?

Based on recent data, Kagiso Rabada has the edge with a higher average of 61 fantasy points per game. Axar Patel leads in runs scored (153 runs). Overall Kagiso Rabada is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Axar Patel vs Kagiso Rabada — who is a better fantasy captain?

Kagiso Rabada is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 61 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 Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has the superior batting strike rate this season (123.7), 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 Kagiso Rabada?

Axar Patel costs 8.5 Cr and Kagiso Rabada 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 Axar Patel and Kagiso Rabada won?

Axar Patel has won 1 Man of the Match award and Kagiso Rabada has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Kagiso Rabada 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 Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Axar Patel has more T20I runs: Axar Patel has 700 in 91 matches (average 18.4) and Kagiso Rabada has 184 in 78 (average 15.3).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Axar Patel has more T20I wickets: Axar Patel has 93 at an average of 21.3 and Kagiso Rabada has 82 at 28.6.

Who has more ODI runs, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Axar Patel has more ODI runs: Axar Patel has 858 in 71 matches (average 23.2) and Kagiso Rabada has 401 in 106 (average 14.8).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI wickets: Axar Patel has 75 at an average of 32.8 and Kagiso Rabada has 168 at 27.4.

Who has more Test runs, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test runs: Axar Patel has 688 in 15 matches (average 34.4) and Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 in 73 (average 12.2).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Axar Patel or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test wickets: Axar Patel has 57 at an average of 18.7 and Kagiso Rabada has 340 at 22.0.
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