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Brendan Taylor vs KL Rahul: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Brendan Taylor vs KL Rahul · 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).
| Statistic | Brendan Taylor | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 120 | 287 |
| Runs | 141 | 898 |
| Strike rate | 76.2 | 110.6 |
| Fours | 14 | 84 |
| Sixes | 0 | 39 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 81 | 152 |
| Catches | 6 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 13 |
| Statistic | Brendan Taylor | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 59 | 72 |
| Runs | 1216 | 2265 |
| Batting average | 24.32 | 37.75 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 22 |
| Wickets | 1 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 17.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 3.40 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and KL Rahul 72. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 2,265 at 37.8 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, KL Rahul 2. Fifties: 6 and 22.
ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and KL Rahul 101. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 3,541 at 51.3 for KL Rahul, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, KL Rahul 9. Fifties: 39 and 20. Brendan Taylor also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15, while KL Rahul has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and KL Rahul 70. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 4,288 at 36.6 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, KL Rahul 12. Fifties: 12 and 21.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: KL Rahul
- He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
- On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
- He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
- His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
🧠Quick quiz: Brendan Taylor and KL Rahul
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- 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
Brendan Taylor vs KL Rahul · 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: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 81 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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