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Axar Patel vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel has the edge on the headline numbers: Axar Patel leads on T20I bowling (93 wickets, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Axar Patel
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 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
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
145.5
Pts/Cr
293
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Axar Patel
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
91Matches4
🏏 Batting
700Runs90
18.42Batting Avg—
0Centuries0
1Half-Centuries1
23Sixes 🔴0
65
Best Score
74
🎳 Bowling
93Wickets3
21.30Bowling Avg0.00
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Axar Patel vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 PatelNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5255
Best fantasy score213125
Runs153293
Strike rate91.1162.8
Fours918
Sixes220
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score5756
Wickets2116
Economy rate7.549.08
Best spell (wkts)43
Catches813
Total dismissals1114
International career — T20I
StatisticAxar PatelNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches914
Runs70090
Batting average18.42—
Half-centuries (50+)11
Wickets933
Bowling average21.300.00

📋 Format by format

T20I. Axar Patel has played 91 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Axar Patel has 700 runs at 18.4, against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Axar Patel has 93 wickets and Nitish Kumar Reddy 3; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Axar Patel has played 71 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Axar Patel has 858 runs at 23.2, against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Axar Patel has scored more. Axar Patel also bowls: 75 wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Axar Patel has played 15 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Axar Patel has 688 runs at 34.4, against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Axar Patel has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 4 and 0. With the ball, Axar Patel has 57 wickets at an economy of 2.51 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Axar Patel has more wickets.

International numbers up to 18 January 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Axar Patel vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger pick with an average of 55 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge with a higher average of 55 fantasy points per game. Nitish Kumar Reddy leads in runs scored (293 runs). Overall Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Axar Patel vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nitish Kumar Reddy is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 55 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.8), 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel costs 8.5 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy costs 8.5 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 Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

Axar Patel has won 1 Man of the Match award and Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel has more T20I runs: Axar Patel has 700 in 91 matches (average 18.4) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel has more ODI runs: Axar Patel has 858 in 71 matches (average 23.2) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.

Who has more Test runs, Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel has more Test runs: Axar Patel has 688 in 15 matches (average 34.4) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10.

Who has taken more Test wickets, Axar Patel or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Axar Patel has more Test wickets: Axar Patel has 57 at an average of 18.7 and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 8 at 0.0.
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