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Brendan Taylor vs Shai Hope — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Brendan Taylor or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has the edge on the headline numbers: Shai Hope leads on T20I batting (1,743 runs, avg 30.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 WI · 9.5 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
34
Avg Pts
61
Best FP
12.9
Pts/Cr
52
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 West Indies
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
94
Avg Pts
259
Best FP
177.2
Pts/Cr
965
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shai Hope
60 higher avg pts · 259 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Shai Hope
T20I Career Overview
59Matches70
🏏 Batting
1216Runs1743
24.32Batting Avg30.05
1Centuries1
6Half-Centuries12
21Sixes 🔴89
123
Best Score
102*
🎳 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 Shai Hope — 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 TaylorShai Hope
Matches318
Avg fantasy points3494
Best fantasy score61259
Runs52965
Strike rate75.480.1
Fours476
Sixes028
Half-centuries (50+)04
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score39162
Catches314
Total dismissals322
International career — T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorShai Hope
Matches5970
Runs12161743
Batting average24.3230.05
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)612
Wickets10
Bowling average17.00—
Economy rate3.40—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Shai Hope 70. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 1,743 at 30.1 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Shai Hope 1. Fifties: 6 and 12.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Shai Hope 158. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 6,590 at 51.5 for Shai Hope, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Shai Hope 21. Fifties: 39 and 32. Brendan Taylor also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15, while Shai Hope has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Shai Hope 49. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 2,518 at 28.0 (44.0) for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Shai Hope 5. Fifties: 12 and 7.

International numbers up to 2 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Shai Hope
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shai Hope
94 avg pts · 259 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Shai Hope gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Shai Hope — 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 Shai Hope?

Based on recent data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (965 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Shai Hope — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shai Hope is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 pts per game with a best score of 259 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 Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has the superior batting strike rate this season (80.1), 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 Shai Hope?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Shai Hope 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 Shai Hope won?

Brendan Taylor has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shai Hope has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Shai Hope in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shai Hope 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 West Indies. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Shai Hope has 1,743 in 70 (average 30.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Shai Hope?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Shai Hope has 6,590 in 158 (average 51.5).

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Shai Hope has 2,518 in 49 (average 28.0).
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