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Ishan Kishan vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ruturaj Gaikwad has the edge on the headline numbers: Ruturaj Gaikwad leads on T20I batting (633 runs, avg 39.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) has 633 T20I runs at avg 39.6 in 23 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Ishan Kishan vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · 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).
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 60 | 44 |
| Best fantasy score | 151 | 139 |
| Runs | 670 | 438 |
| Strike rate | 154.0 | 110.1 |
| Fours | 71 | 32 |
| Sixes | 25 | 16 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 3 |
| Highest score | 81 | 74 |
| Catches | 14 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 9 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 23 |
| Runs | 1801 | 633 |
| Batting average | 31.05 | 39.56 |
| Strike rate | — | 143.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 4 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Ruturaj Gaikwad 23. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 633 at 39.6 (143.5) for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 13 and 4.
ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Ruturaj Gaikwad 12. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 329 at 36.6 for Ruturaj Gaikwad, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Ruturaj Gaikwad 1. Fifties: 7 and 2.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
Did you know: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.
- He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season.
- He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023.
- He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad
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- 1. What record did Gaikwad set in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
- 2. How many runs did Gaikwad make to win the 2021 IPL Orange Cap?
Ishan Kishan vs Ruturaj Gaikwad · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.
T20I career: Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56, with 1 century.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick with an average of 60 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.
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