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Brendan Taylor vs Ryan Rickelton: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton leads on T20I batting (741 runs, avg 28.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
68
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
204.7
Pts/Cr
746
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
23 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
T20I Career Overview
59Matches29
🏏 Batting
1216Runs741
24.32Batting Avg28.50
1Centuries0
6Half-Centuries4
21Sixes 🔴38
123
Best Score
77*
🎳 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 Ryan Rickelton · 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 TaylorRyan Rickelton
Matches620
Avg fantasy points4568
Best fantasy score120217
Runs141746
Strike rate76.2128.8
Fours1462
Sixes043
Half-centuries (50+)14
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score81123
Catches611
Total dismissals712
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorRyan Rickelton
Matches5929
Runs1216741
Batting average24.3228.50
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)64
Wickets10
Bowling average17.00—
Economy rate3.40—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Ryan Rickelton 0. Fifties: 6 and 4.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 39 and 2. Brendan Taylor also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 12 and 1.

International numbers up to 4 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ryan Rickelton
68 avg pts · 217 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Ryan Rickelton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Ryan Rickelton · 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: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick with an average of 68 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Based on recent data, Ryan Rickelton has the edge with a higher average of 68 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (746 runs). Overall Ryan Rickelton is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Ryan Rickelton: who is a better fantasy captain?

Ryan Rickelton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 68 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate this season (128.8), 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Ryan Rickelton 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 Ryan Rickelton won?

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

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Ryan Rickelton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ryan Rickelton 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Ryan Rickelton?

Brendan Taylor has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Ryan Rickelton?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Ryan Rickelton?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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