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Azhar Ali vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Azhar Ali or Rohit Sharma?

Azhar Ali has the edge on the headline numbers: Azhar Ali leads on ODI batting (1,845 runs, avg 36.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Azhar Ali () has 1,845 ODI runs at avg 36.9 in 53 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
🏏
Azhar Ali
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Azhar Ali
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
75
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
158.1
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
75 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Azhar Ali
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
—Matches159
🏏 Batting
—Runs4231
—Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
—Centuries5
—Half-Centuries32
—Sixes 🔴205
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Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets1
—Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Azhar Ali 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
StatisticAzhar AliRohit Sharma
Matches020
Avg fantasy points075
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0125.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals010
International career · ODI
StatisticAzhar AliRohit Sharma
Matches53291
Runs184512120
Batting average36.9049.27
Strike rate74.5—
Centuries (100+)335
Half-centuries (50+)1263
Wickets49
Bowling average65.0059.22
Economy rate6.055.24

📋 Format by format

ODI. Azhar Ali has played 53 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Azhar Ali has 1,845 runs at 36.9 (strike rate 74.5), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Azhar Ali 3, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 12 and 63. With the ball, Azhar Ali has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.05 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Rohit Sharma has more wickets.

Test. Azhar Ali has played 97 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Azhar Ali has 7,142 runs at 42.3 (strike rate 41.9), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Azhar Ali has scored more. Hundreds: Azhar Ali 19, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 35 and 18. With the ball, Azhar Ali has 8 wickets at an economy of 4.30 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Azhar Ali has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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: Azhar Ali and Rohit Sharma

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  2. 2. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Azhar Ali vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Azhar Ali does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 75 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, Azhar Ali or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 75 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Azhar Ali vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 75 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, Azhar Ali or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (125.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Azhar Ali and Rohit Sharma?

Azhar Ali costs 8 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 Azhar Ali and Rohit Sharma won?

Azhar Ali 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 Azhar Ali 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 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 ODI runs, Azhar Ali or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Azhar Ali has 1,845 in 53 matches (average 36.9) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has more Test runs, Azhar Ali or Rohit Sharma?

Azhar Ali has more Test runs: Azhar Ali has 7,142 in 97 matches (average 42.3) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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