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Brendan Taylor vs Sikandar Raza: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has the edge on the headline numbers: Sikandar Raza leads on T20I batting (2,740 runs, avg 25.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 in 59 matches. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) has 2,740 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 123 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
🏏
Sikandar Raza
🇿🇼 ZIM · 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
🏏
Sikandar Raza
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
221
Best FP
206.2
Pts/Cr
648
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sikandar Raza
34 higher avg pts · 221 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Sikandar Raza
T20I Career Overview
59Matches123
🏏 Batting
1216Runs2740
24.32Batting Avg25.61
—Strike Rate136.32
1Centuries1
6Half-Centuries15
21Sixes 🔴136
123
Best Score
133*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets103
17.00Bowling Avg24.06
3.40Economy Rate7.08
05-Wkt Hauls1
2/36
Best Figures
5/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brendan Taylor vs Sikandar Raza · 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 TaylorSikandar Raza
Matches620
Avg fantasy points4579
Best fantasy score120221
Runs141648
Strike rate76.299.5
Fours1445
Sixes024
Half-centuries (50+)13
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score81106
Wickets015
Economy rate0.006.67
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches614
Total dismissals716
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorSikandar Raza
Matches59123
Runs12162740
Batting average24.3225.61
Strike rate—136.3
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)615
Wickets1103
Bowling average17.0024.06
Economy rate3.407.08
Five-wicket hauls01

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Sikandar Raza 123. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 2,740 at 25.6 (136.3) for Sikandar Raza, so Sikandar Raza has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 6 and 15. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 1 wickets at an economy of 3.40 and Sikandar Raza 103 at 7.08; Sikandar Raza has more wickets while Brendan Taylor is more economical.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Sikandar Raza 128. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 3,707 at 36.7 (87.8) for Sikandar Raza, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Sikandar Raza 6. Fifties: 39 and 20. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15 and Sikandar Raza 76 at 4.96; Sikandar Raza has more wickets.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Sikandar Raza 18. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 1,120 at 31.1 (54.6) for Sikandar Raza, so Brendan Taylor has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Sikandar Raza 1. Fifties: 12 and 8. Sikandar Raza also bowls: 34 wickets at an economy of 3.30, while Brendan Taylor has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 1 September 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
Evenly matched
🏏 Sikandar Raza
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sikandar Raza
79 avg pts · 221 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Sikandar Raza gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brendan Taylor vs Sikandar Raza · 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: Sikandar Raza has scored 2,740 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 25.61, with 1 century. He has also taken 103 T20I wickets at an average of 24.06 with an economy of 7.08.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sikandar Raza is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 Sikandar Raza?

Based on recent data, Sikandar Raza has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sikandar Raza leads in runs scored (648 runs). Overall Sikandar Raza is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brendan Taylor vs Sikandar Raza: who is a better fantasy captain?

Sikandar Raza is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 221 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 Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has the superior batting strike rate this season (99.5), 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 Sikandar Raza?

Brendan Taylor costs 8 Cr and Sikandar Raza 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 Sikandar Raza won?

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

Should I pick Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sikandar Raza 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 Zimbabwe. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Sikandar Raza has 2,740 in 123 (average 25.6).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Sikandar Raza has 3,707 in 128 (average 36.7).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sikandar Raza scores faster in ODIs: Brendan Taylor strikes at 77.5 and Sikandar Raza at 87.8.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza?

Sikandar Raza has more ODI wickets: Brendan Taylor has 9 at an average of 45.1 and Sikandar Raza has 76 at 46.3.

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Sikandar Raza?

Brendan Taylor has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Sikandar Raza has 1,120 in 18 (average 31.1).
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