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Brendan Taylor vs Mitchell Santner — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner?

Brendan Taylor has the edge on the headline numbers: Brendan Taylor leads on T20I batting (1,216 runs, avg 24.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 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
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
34
Avg Pts
61
Best FP
12.9
Pts/Cr
52
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
203.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Mitchell Santner
31 higher avg pts · 207 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
59Matches138
🏏 Batting
1216Runs1108
24.32Batting Avg20.52
—Strike Rate133.17
1Centuries0
6Half-Centuries2
21Sixes 🔴42
123
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets142
17.00Bowling Avg23.33
3.40Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/36
Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brendan Taylor vs Mitchell Santner — 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 TaylorMitchell Santner
Matches320
Avg fantasy points3465
Best fantasy score61207
Runs52298
Strike rate75.4151.3
Fours425
Sixes012
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score3952
Wickets018
Economy rate0.006.70
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches38
Total dismissals39
International career — T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorMitchell Santner
Matches59138
Runs12161108
Batting average24.3220.52
Strike rate—133.2
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)62
Wickets1142
Bowling average17.0023.33
Economy rate3.407.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 138. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Mitchell Santner 0. Fifties: 6 and 2. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 1 wickets at an economy of 3.40 and Mitchell Santner 142 at 7.17; Mitchell Santner has more wickets while Brendan Taylor is more economical.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Mitchell Santner 129. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 1,648 at 27.0 (92.4) for Mitchell Santner, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Mitchell Santner 0. Fifties: 39 and 3. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15 and Mitchell Santner 139; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Mitchell Santner 33. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 12 and 4. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 80 wickets at an economy of 2.86, while Brendan Taylor has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
65 avg pts · 207 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Mitchell Santner gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Mitchell Santner — 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: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Santner is the stronger pick with an average of 65 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 Mitchell Santner?

Based on recent data, Mitchell Santner has the edge with a higher average of 65 fantasy points per game. Mitchell Santner leads in runs scored (298 runs). Overall Mitchell Santner is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Mitchell Santner — who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Santner is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 65 pts per game with a best score of 207 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 Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner 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 Mitchell Santner?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Mitchell Santner 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 Mitchell Santner won?

Brendan Taylor has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Mitchell Santner has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Santner 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 Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner?

Brendan Taylor has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 (average 20.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 (average 27.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in ODIs: Brendan Taylor strikes at 77.5 and Mitchell Santner at 92.4.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI wickets: Brendan Taylor has 9 at an average of 45.1 and Mitchell Santner has 139 at 35.0.

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Mitchell Santner?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 (average 24.8).
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