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Ishan Kishan vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Ishan Kishan has the edge on the headline numbers: Ishan Kishan leads on T20I batting (1,801 runs, avg 31.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
151
Best FP
237.8
Pts/Cr
565
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
24 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Ishan Kishan
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
62Matches80
🏏 Batting
1801Runs744
31.05Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
1Centuries0
13Half-Centuries2
77Sixes 🔴32
103
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets73
—Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ishan Kishan vs Sam Curran — 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
StatisticIshan KishanSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points5579
Best fantasy score151171
Runs565463
Strike rate141.6110.0
Fours5938
Sixes1713
Half-centuries (50+)32
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score81111
Wickets019
Economy rate0.007.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches167
Total dismissals208
International career — T20I
StatisticIshan KishanSam Curran
Matches6280
Runs1801744
Batting average31.0521.26
Strike rate—129.8
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets073
Bowling average—26.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 13 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 7 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Ishan Kishan has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ishan Kishan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ishan Kishan
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ishan Kishan vs Sam Curran — 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran 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 — Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Ishan Kishan leads in runs scored (565 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ishan Kishan vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 — Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Ishan Kishan has the superior batting strike rate this season (141.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ishan Kishan and Sam Curran?

Ishan Kishan costs 9 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Ishan Kishan and Sam Curran won?

Ishan Kishan has won 1 Man of the Match award and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Ishan Kishan has more T20I runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 matches (average 31.1) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Ishan Kishan has more ODI runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 matches (average 42.6) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has more Test runs, Ishan Kishan or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more Test runs: Ishan Kishan has 78 in 2 matches (average 78.0) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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