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Axar Patel vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Axar Patel 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.

Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 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
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Axar Patel
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
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PLAYER 2
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
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Axar Patel
🇮🇳 India
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
47
Avg Pts
94
Best FP
229.3
Pts/Cr
94
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
23 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Axar Patel
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🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
91Matches159
🏏 Batting
700Runs4231
18.42Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
1Half-Centuries32
23Sixes 🔴205
65
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
93Wickets1
21.30Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Axar Patel 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
StatisticAxar PatelRohit Sharma
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points4770
Best fantasy score94214
Runs94830
Strike rate91.3119.1
Fours781
Sixes245
Half-centuries (50+)04
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score24138
Wickets190
Economy rate7.350.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches910
Total dismissals1111
International career · T20I
StatisticAxar PatelRohit Sharma
Matches91159
Runs7004231
Batting average18.4232.05
Strike rate—140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets931
Bowling average21.30113.00
Economy rate—9.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Axar Patel has played 91 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Axar Patel has 700 runs at 18.4, against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 1 and 32. With the ball, Axar Patel has 93 wickets and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Axar Patel has more wickets.

ODI. Axar Patel has played 71 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Axar Patel has 858 runs at 23.2, against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 3 and 63. With the ball, Axar Patel has 75 wickets and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Axar Patel has more wickets.

Test. Axar Patel has played 15 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Axar Patel has 688 runs at 34.4, against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Axar Patel 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 4 and 18. With the ball, Axar Patel has 57 wickets at an economy of 2.51 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Axar Patel has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Axar Patel
✓ More wickets
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Axar Patel
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Axar Patel

  • He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 15 June 2014.
  • On Test debut against England in February 2021 he took seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
  • He was the ninth Indian bowler to take five wickets in an innings on Test debut.
  • He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
Full Axar Patel profile →

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Axar Patel and Rohit Sharma

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. Against which team did Axar take seven wickets on Test debut?
  2. 2. Where does Axar rank among Indians with a five-for on Test debut?
  3. 3. What is Rohit Sharma's world-record ODI score?
  4. 4. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Axar Patel vs Rohit Sharma · 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: 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 70 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 Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Axar Patel vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 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, Axar Patel or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.1), 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 Rohit Sharma?

Axar Patel costs 8.5 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 Axar Patel and Rohit Sharma won?

Axar Patel 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 Axar Patel 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 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 Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Axar Patel has 700 in 91 matches (average 18.4) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Axar Patel or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Axar Patel has 858 in 71 matches (average 23.2) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Axar Patel or Rohit Sharma?

Axar Patel has more ODI wickets: Axar Patel has 75 at an average of 32.8 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Axar Patel or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Axar Patel has 688 in 15 matches (average 34.4) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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