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James Neesham vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — James Neesham 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.

James Neesham (Glasgow Cosmic) has 1,105 T20I runs at avg 20.1 in 105 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
🏏
James Neesham
🌌 GC · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
James Neesham
🌌 Glasgow Cosmic
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
58
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
81.2
Pts/Cr
222
Total Runs
8
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
157.2
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
21 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 James Neesham
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
105Matches159
🏏 Batting
1105Runs4231
20.09Batting Avg32.05
145.01Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
55Sixes 🔴205
48*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
64Wickets1
24.28Bowling Avg113.00
9.24Economy Rate9.97
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/22
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

James Neesham 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
StatisticJames NeeshamRohit Sharma
Matches1219
Avg fantasy points5879
Best fantasy score125214
Runs222885
Strike rate149.0126.2
Fours2485
Sixes849
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score48138
Wickets80
Economy rate9.420.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches69
Total dismissals79
International career — T20I
StatisticJames NeeshamRohit Sharma
Matches105159
Runs11054231
Batting average20.0932.05
Strike rate145.0140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets641
Bowling average24.28113.00
Economy rate9.249.97
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. James Neesham has played 105 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. James Neesham has 1,105 runs at 20.1 (strike rate 145.0), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: James Neesham 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, James Neesham has 64 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; James Neesham has more wickets.

ODI. James Neesham has played 76 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. James Neesham has 1,495 runs at 28.2 (strike rate 99.6), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: James Neesham 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 7 and 63. With the ball, James Neesham has 70 wickets and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; James Neesham has more wickets.

Test. James Neesham has played 12 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. James Neesham has 709 runs at 33.8 (strike rate 66.3), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: James Neesham 2, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 4 and 18. With the ball, James Neesham has 14 wickets at an economy of 3.76 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; James Neesham has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: James Neesham has scored 1,105 T20I runs in 105 matches at an average of 20.09. He has also taken 64 T20I wickets at an average of 24.28 with an economy of 9.24.

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, 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 — James Neesham 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.

James Neesham 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 — James Neesham or Rohit Sharma?

James Neesham has the superior batting strike rate this season (149.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between James Neesham and Rohit Sharma?

James Neesham costs 8.5 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 James Neesham and Rohit Sharma won?

James Neesham 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 James Neesham 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 Glasgow Cosmic 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, James Neesham or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: James Neesham has 1,105 in 105 matches (average 20.1) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

James Neesham scores faster in T20Is: James Neesham strikes at 145.0 and Rohit Sharma at 140.9.

Who has more ODI runs, James Neesham or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: James Neesham has 1,495 in 76 matches (average 28.2) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, James Neesham or Rohit Sharma?

James Neesham has more ODI wickets: James Neesham has 70 at an average of 35.5 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, James Neesham or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: James Neesham has 709 in 12 matches (average 33.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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