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Joe Root vs Manav Suthar — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Joe Root or Manav Suthar?

Joe Root has the edge on the headline numbers: Joe Root leads on T20I batting (893 runs, avg 35.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Joe Root (England) has 893 T20I runs at avg 35.7 in 32 matches. Manav Suthar (Gujarat Titans) has 79 TEST runs at avg 19.8 in 3 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Joe Root
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Manav Suthar
⚡ GT · 8.5 cr
🏏
Joe Root
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BAT🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
163
Best FP
103.5
Pts/Cr
847
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
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Manav Suthar
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
148
Avg Pts
425
Best FP
117.4
Pts/Cr
79
Total Runs
25
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Manav Suthar
85 higher avg pts · 425 best fantasy score
🏏 Joe Root
VS
🏏 Manav Suthar
T20I Career Overview
32Matches—
🏏 Batting
893Runs—
35.72Batting Avg—
126.31Strike Rate—
0Centuries—
5Half-Centuries—
16Sixes 🔴—
90*
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets—
23.17Bowling Avg—
9.93Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls—
2/9
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Joe Root vs Manav Suthar — 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
StatisticJoe RootManav Suthar
Matches207
Avg fantasy points63148
Best fantasy score163425
Runs84779
Strike rate79.549.4
Fours907
Sixes42
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score12333
Wickets225
Economy rate5.613.19
Best spell (wkts)110
Catches99
Total dismissals109
International career — Test
StatisticJoe RootManav Suthar
Matches1693
Runs1427879
Batting average50.4519.75
Strike rate57.8—
Centuries (100+)410
Half-centuries (50+)690
Wickets7423
Bowling average48.0917.35
Economy rate3.37—
Five-wicket hauls11

📋 Format by format

Test. Joe Root has played 169 Tests and Manav Suthar 3. Joe Root has 14,278 runs at 50.5 (strike rate 57.8), against 79 at 19.8 for Manav Suthar, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Joe Root 41, Manav Suthar 0. Fifties: 69 and 0. With the ball, Joe Root has 74 wickets at an economy of 3.37 and Manav Suthar 23; Joe Root has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Joe Root
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Manav Suthar
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Manav Suthar
148 avg pts · 425 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Joe Root
Captaining Manav Suthar gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Joe Root vs Manav Suthar — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Joe Root has scored 893 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 35.72, with 5 half-centuries. He has also taken 6 T20I wickets at an average of 23.17 with an economy of 9.93.

Manav Suthar does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Manav Suthar is the stronger pick with an average of 148 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 — Joe Root or Manav Suthar?

Based on recent data, Manav Suthar has the edge with a higher average of 148 fantasy points per game. Joe Root leads in runs scored (847 runs). Overall Manav Suthar is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Joe Root vs Manav Suthar — who is a better fantasy captain?

Manav Suthar is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 148 pts per game with a best score of 425 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 — Joe Root or Manav Suthar?

Joe Root has the superior batting strike rate this season (79.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Joe Root and Manav Suthar?

Joe Root costs 9.5 Cr and Manav Suthar 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 Joe Root and Manav Suthar won?

Joe Root has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Manav Suthar has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Joe Root or Manav Suthar in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more Test runs, Joe Root or Manav Suthar?

Joe Root has more Test runs: Joe Root has 14,278 in 169 matches (average 50.5) and Manav Suthar has 79 in 3 (average 19.8).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Joe Root or Manav Suthar?

Joe Root has more Test wickets: Joe Root has 74 at an average of 48.1 and Manav Suthar has 23 at 17.4.
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