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Deepti Sharma vs Shafali Verma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma has the edge on the headline numbers: Shafali Verma leads on T20I batting (3,174 runs, avg 28.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Deepti Sharma (India Women) has 1,251 T20I runs at avg 22.8 in 146 matches. Shafali Verma (India Women) has 3,174 T20I runs at avg 28.9 in 124 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Deepti Sharma
🇮🇳 INDW · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 INDW · 8.5 cr
🏏
Deepti Sharma
🇮🇳 India Women
AR
9 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
218
Best FP
141.0
Pts/Cr
165
Total Runs
34
Total Wkts
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 India Women
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
88
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
81.6
Pts/Cr
483
Total Runs
7
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Shafali Verma
9 higher avg pts · 204 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Deepti Sharma
VS
🏏 Shafali Verma
T20I Career Overview
146Matches124
🏏 Batting
1251Runs3174
22.75Batting Avg28.85
107.75Strike Rate137.82
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries20
8Sixes 🔴101
64
Best Score
88
🎳 Bowling
167Wickets16
19.59Bowling Avg22.69
6.38Economy Rate6.56
25-Wkt Hauls0
5/10
Best Figures
3/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Deepti Sharma vs Shafali Verma — 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
StatisticDeepti SharmaShafali Verma
Matches2014
Avg fantasy points7988
Best fantasy score218204
Runs165483
Strike rate126.9142.9
Fours1667
Sixes216
Half-centuries (50+)05
Highest score2968
Wickets347
Economy rate6.315.85
Best spell (wkts)53
Catches59
Total dismissals79
International career — T20I
StatisticDeepti SharmaShafali Verma
Matches146124
Runs12513174
Batting average22.7528.85
Strike rate107.8137.8
Half-centuries (50+)220
Wickets16716
Bowling average19.5922.69
Economy rate6.386.56
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

T20I. Deepti Sharma has played 146 T20Is and Shafali Verma 124. Deepti Sharma has 1,251 runs at 22.8 (strike rate 107.8), against 3,174 at 28.9 (137.8) for Shafali Verma, so Shafali Verma has scored more. With the ball, Deepti Sharma has 167 wickets at an economy of 6.38 and Shafali Verma 16 at 6.56; Deepti Sharma has more wickets.

ODI. Deepti Sharma has played 124 ODIs and Shafali Verma 62. Deepti Sharma has 2,771 runs at 36.0, against 880 at 20.0 (80.8) for Shafali Verma, so Deepti Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Deepti Sharma 1, Shafali Verma 0. Fifties: 18 and 5. With the ball, Deepti Sharma has 166 wickets and Shafali Verma 3 at 5.27; Deepti Sharma has more wickets.

Test. Deepti Sharma has played 7 Tests and Shafali Verma 7. Deepti Sharma has 402 runs at 44.7 (strike rate 44.4), against 640 at 49.2 (73.1) for Shafali Verma, so Shafali Verma has scored more. Hundreds: Deepti Sharma 0, Shafali Verma 1. Fifties: 5 and 3. With the ball, Deepti Sharma has 25 wickets at an economy of 2.38 and Shafali Verma 2 at 2.22; Deepti Sharma has more wickets while Shafali Verma is more economical.

International numbers up to 30 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Deepti Sharma
✓ More wickets
🏏 Shafali Verma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shafali Verma
88 avg pts · 204 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Deepti Sharma
Captaining Shafali Verma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Deepti Sharma vs Shafali Verma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Deepti Sharma has scored 1,251 T20I runs in 146 matches at an average of 22.75, with 2 half-centuries. She has also taken 167 T20I wickets at an average of 19.59 with an economy of 6.38.

T20I career: Shafali Verma has scored 3,174 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 28.85, with 20 half-centuries. She has also taken 16 T20I wickets at an average of 22.69 with an economy of 6.56.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shafali Verma is the stronger pick with an average of 88 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 — Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Based on recent data, Shafali Verma has the edge with a higher average of 88 fantasy points per game. Shafali Verma leads in runs scored (483 runs). Overall Shafali Verma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Deepti Sharma vs Shafali Verma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shafali Verma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 88 pts per game with a best score of 218 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 — Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma has the superior batting strike rate this season (142.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma?

Deepti Sharma costs 9 Cr and Shafali Verma 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 Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma won?

Deepti Sharma has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shafali Verma has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma has more T20I runs: Deepti Sharma has 1,251 in 146 matches (average 22.8) and Shafali Verma has 3,174 in 124 (average 28.9).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Shafali Verma scores faster in T20Is: Deepti Sharma strikes at 107.8 and Shafali Verma at 137.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Deepti Sharma has more T20I wickets: Deepti Sharma has 167 at an average of 19.6 and Shafali Verma has 16 at 22.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Deepti Sharma has more ODI runs: Deepti Sharma has 2,771 in 124 matches (average 36.0) and Shafali Verma has 880 in 62 (average 20.0).

Who has more Test runs, Deepti Sharma or Shafali Verma?

Shafali Verma has more Test runs: Deepti Sharma has 402 in 7 matches (average 44.7) and Shafali Verma has 640 in 7 (average 49.2).
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