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Brendan Taylor vs Mushfiqur Rahim: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor or Mushfiqur Rahim?

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. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) has 1,500 T20I runs at avg 19.5 in 102 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
🏏
Mushfiqur Rahim
🇧🇩 BAN · 8.5 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
120
Best FP
33.6
Pts/Cr
141
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Mushfiqur Rahim
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🧤 WK🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
99
Best FP
25.1
Pts/Cr
162
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Mushfiqur Rahim
8 higher avg pts · 99 best fantasy score
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Mushfiqur Rahim
T20I Career Overview
59Matches102
🏏 Batting
1216Runs1500
24.32Batting Avg19.48
—Strike Rate114.94
1Centuries0
6Half-Centuries6
21Sixes 🔴37
123
Best Score
72*
🎳 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 Mushfiqur Rahim · 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 TaylorMushfiqur Rahim
Matches64
Avg fantasy points4553
Best fantasy score12099
Runs141162
Strike rate76.251.4
Fours1420
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score8181
Catches61
Total dismissals71
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorMushfiqur Rahim
Matches59102
Runs12161500
Batting average24.3219.48
Strike rate—114.9
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)66
Wickets10
Bowling average17.00—
Economy rate3.40—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Mushfiqur Rahim 102. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 1,500 at 19.5 (114.9) for Mushfiqur Rahim, so Mushfiqur Rahim has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Mushfiqur Rahim 0. Fifties: 6 and 6.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Mushfiqur Rahim 274. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 7,795 at 36.4 (79.8) for Mushfiqur Rahim, so Mushfiqur Rahim has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Mushfiqur Rahim 9. Fifties: 39 and 49. Brendan Taylor also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15, while Mushfiqur Rahim has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Mushfiqur Rahim 105. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 6,876 at 39.1 for Mushfiqur Rahim, so Mushfiqur Rahim has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Mushfiqur Rahim 14. Fifties: 12 and 29.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Mushfiqur Rahim
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mushfiqur Rahim
53 avg pts · 99 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Mushfiqur Rahim gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Mushfiqur Rahim · 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: Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 1,500 T20I runs in 102 matches at an average of 19.48, with 6 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mushfiqur Rahim is the stronger pick with an average of 53 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 Mushfiqur Rahim?

Based on recent data, Mushfiqur Rahim has the edge with a higher average of 53 fantasy points per game. Mushfiqur Rahim leads in runs scored (162 runs). Overall Mushfiqur Rahim is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Mushfiqur Rahim: who is a better fantasy captain?

Mushfiqur Rahim is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 53 pts per game with a best score of 120 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 Mushfiqur Rahim?

Brendan Taylor has the superior batting strike rate this season (76.2), 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 Mushfiqur Rahim?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Mushfiqur Rahim costs 8.5 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 Brendan Taylor and Mushfiqur Rahim won?

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

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Mushfiqur Rahim in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mushfiqur Rahim 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 Bangladesh. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Mushfiqur Rahim?

Mushfiqur Rahim has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Mushfiqur Rahim has 1,500 in 102 (average 19.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Mushfiqur Rahim?

Mushfiqur Rahim has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Mushfiqur Rahim has 7,795 in 274 (average 36.4).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mushfiqur Rahim scores faster in ODIs: Brendan Taylor strikes at 77.5 and Mushfiqur Rahim at 79.8.

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Mushfiqur Rahim?

Mushfiqur Rahim has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Mushfiqur Rahim has 6,876 in 105 (average 39.1).
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