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Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma?

Brian Lara has the edge on the headline numbers: Brian Lara leads on ODI batting (10,405 runs, avg 40.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brian Lara () has 10,405 ODI runs at avg 40.5 in 299 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Brian Lara
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Brian Lara
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Brian Lara
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
—Matches159
🏏 Batting
—Runs4231
—Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
—Centuries5
—Half-Centuries32
—Sixes 🔴205
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Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets1
—Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma — 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
StatisticBrian LaraRohit Sharma
Matches019
Avg fantasy points079
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0126.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals09
International career — ODI
StatisticBrian LaraRohit Sharma
Matches299291
Runs1040512120
Batting average40.4949.27
Strike rate79.5—
Centuries (100+)1935
Half-centuries (50+)6363
Wickets49
Bowling average15.2559.22
Economy rate7.475.24

📋 Format by format

ODI. Brian Lara has played 299 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Brian Lara has 10,405 runs at 40.5 (strike rate 79.5), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Brian Lara 19, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 63 and 63. With the ball, Brian Lara has 4 wickets at an economy of 7.47 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Rohit Sharma has more wickets.

Test. Brian Lara has played 131 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Brian Lara has 11,953 runs at 52.9 (strike rate 60.5), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Brian Lara has scored more. Hundreds: Brian Lara 34, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 48 and 18.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brian Lara
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Brian Lara
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Brian Lara does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma 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 — Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 214 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 — Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Brian Lara and Rohit Sharma?

Brian Lara costs 8 Cr and Rohit Sharma 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 Brian Lara and Rohit Sharma won?

Brian Lara has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Brian Lara has 10,405 in 299 matches (average 40.5) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has more Test runs, Brian Lara or Rohit Sharma?

Brian Lara has more Test runs: Brian Lara has 11,953 in 131 matches (average 52.9) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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