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Craig Young vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Craig Young (Dublin Guardians) has 82 T20I runs at avg 6.8 in 73 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
🏏
Craig Young
🛡️ DG · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Craig Young
🛡️ Dublin Guardians
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
7.5 cr
Credits
87
Avg Pts
194
Best FP
58.1
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
75
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
158.1
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Craig Young
12 higher avg pts · 194 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Craig Young
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
73Matches159
🏏 Batting
82Runs4231
6.83Batting Avg32.05
82.00Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
2Sixes 🔴205
22
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
87Wickets1
22.24Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/13
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Craig Young 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
StatisticCraig YoungRohit Sharma
Matches520
Avg fantasy points8775
Best fantasy score194214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0125.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Wickets120
Economy rate9.060.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches09
Total dismissals010
International career · T20I
StatisticCraig YoungRohit Sharma
Matches73159
Runs824231
Batting average6.8332.05
Strike rate82.0140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets871
Bowling average22.24113.00
Economy rate—9.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Craig Young has played 73 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Craig Young has 82 runs at 6.8 (strike rate 82.0), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Craig Young 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Craig Young has 87 wickets and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Craig Young has more wickets.

ODI. Craig Young has played 48 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Craig Young has 166 runs at 13.8 (strike rate 98.8), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Craig Young 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Craig Young has 81 wickets and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Craig Young has more wickets.

Test. Craig Young has played 4 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Craig Young has 17 runs at 5.7 (strike rate 60.7), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Craig Young 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Craig Young has 8 wickets and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Craig Young has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Craig Young
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Craig Young
87 avg pts · 194 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
Captaining Craig Young gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Craig Young vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Craig Young has scored 82 T20I runs in 73 matches at an average of 6.83. He has also taken 87 T20I wickets at an average of 22.24.

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, Craig Young is the stronger pick with an average of 87 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, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Craig Young has the edge with a higher average of 87 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Craig Young is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Craig Young vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Craig Young is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 87 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, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (125.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Craig Young and Rohit Sharma?

Craig Young costs 7.5 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 Craig Young and Rohit Sharma won?

Craig Young has won 1 Man of the Match award and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Craig Young or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Craig Young is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Dublin Guardians 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 T20I runs, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Craig Young has 82 in 73 matches (average 6.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Craig Young has 166 in 48 matches (average 13.8) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Craig Young has more ODI wickets: Craig Young has 81 at an average of 25.9 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Craig Young or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Craig Young has 17 in 4 matches (average 5.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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