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Brendan Taylor vs Ishan Kishan: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Ishan Kishan has the edge on the headline numbers: Ishan Kishan leads on T20I batting (1,801 runs, avg 31.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 ZIM · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
120
Best FP
33.6
Pts/Cr
141
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
151
Best FP
299.2
Pts/Cr
622
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Ishan Kishan
10 higher avg pts · 151 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Ishan Kishan
T20I Career Overview
59Matches62
🏏 Batting
1216Runs1801
24.32Batting Avg31.05
1Centuries1
6Half-Centuries13
21Sixes 🔴77
123
Best Score
103
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets0
17.00Bowling Avg—
3.40Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/36
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brendan Taylor vs Ishan Kishan · 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
StatisticBrendan TaylorIshan Kishan
Matches620
Avg fantasy points4555
Best fantasy score120151
Runs141622
Strike rate76.2151.3
Fours1467
Sixes021
Half-centuries (50+)13
Highest score8181
Catches613
Total dismissals716
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorIshan Kishan
Matches5962
Runs12161801
Batting average24.3231.05
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)613
Wickets10
Bowling average17.00—
Economy rate3.40—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Ishan Kishan 62. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 1,801 at 31.1 for Ishan Kishan, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Ishan Kishan 1. Fifties: 6 and 13.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Ishan Kishan 32. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 1,107 at 42.6 for Ishan Kishan, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Ishan Kishan 2. Fifties: 39 and 7. Brendan Taylor also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Ishan Kishan 2. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 78 at 78.0 (85.7) for Ishan Kishan, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Ishan Kishan 0. Fifties: 12 and 1.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Ishan Kishan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ishan Kishan
55 avg pts · 151 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Ishan Kishan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Ishan Kishan · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

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.

T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ishan Kishan 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, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Based on recent data, Ishan Kishan has the edge with a higher average of 55 fantasy points per game. Ishan Kishan leads in runs scored (622 runs). Overall Ishan Kishan is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Ishan Kishan: who is a better fantasy captain?

Ishan Kishan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 55 pts per game with a best score of 151 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, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Ishan Kishan has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Brendan Taylor and Ishan Kishan?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Ishan Kishan 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 Brendan Taylor and Ishan Kishan won?

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

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ishan Kishan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Zimbabwe 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, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Ishan Kishan has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 (average 31.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 (average 42.6).

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Ishan Kishan?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Ishan Kishan has 78 in 2 (average 78.0).
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