⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD

Brendan Taylor vs Sam Curran: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran?

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. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9.5 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
120
Best FP
33.6
Pts/Cr
141
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
9.5 cr
Credits
76
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
169.2
Pts/Cr
491
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
31 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
59Matches80
🏏 Batting
1216Runs744
24.32Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
1Centuries0
6Half-Centuries2
21Sixes 🔴32
123
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets73
17.00Bowling Avg26.90
3.40Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/36
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brendan Taylor vs Sam Curran · 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 TaylorSam Curran
Matches620
Avg fantasy points4576
Best fantasy score120171
Runs141491
Strike rate76.2100.6
Fours1439
Sixes014
Half-centuries (50+)12
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score81111
Wickets022
Economy rate0.007.75
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches69
Total dismissals710
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorSam Curran
Matches5980
Runs1216744
Batting average24.3221.26
Strike rate—129.8
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)62
Wickets173
Bowling average17.0026.90
Economy rate3.40—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 6 and 2. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 1 wickets at an economy of 3.40 and Sam Curran 73; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 39 and 2. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15 and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Sam Curran has more wickets.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 12 and 3. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Brendan Taylor has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
76 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Sam Curran · 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 76 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 Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 76 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (491 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Sam Curran: who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 76 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the superior batting strike rate this season (100.6), 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 Sam Curran?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Sam Curran costs 9.5 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 Sam Curran won?

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

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran?

Brendan Taylor has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Brendan Taylor strikes at 77.5 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI wickets: Brendan Taylor has 9 at an average of 45.1 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Sam Curran?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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