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Joe Root vs Rajat Patidar — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Joe Root or Rajat Patidar?

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. Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 22 ODI runs at avg 22.0 in 1 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
🏏
Rajat Patidar
🔴 RCB · 9.5 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
🏏
Rajat Patidar
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
201
Best FP
109.8
Pts/Cr
501
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rajat Patidar
7 higher avg pts · 201 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Joe Root
VS
🏏 Rajat Patidar
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
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Joe Root vs Rajat Patidar — 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 RootRajat Patidar
Matches2015
Avg fantasy points6370
Best fantasy score163201
Runs847501
Strike rate79.5192.7
Fours9030
Sixes442
Half-centuries (50+)65
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score12393
Wickets20
Economy rate5.610.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches910
Total dismissals1010
International career — ODI
StatisticJoe RootRajat Patidar
Matches1951
Runs790322
Batting average50.6622.00
Strike rate—137.5
Centuries (100+)200
Half-centuries (50+)480
Wickets310
Bowling average54.13—
Economy rate5.91—

📋 Format by format

ODI. Joe Root has played 195 ODIs and Rajat Patidar 1. Joe Root has 7,903 runs at 50.7, against 22 at 22.0 (137.5) for Rajat Patidar, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Joe Root 20, Rajat Patidar 0. Fifties: 48 and 0. Joe Root also bowls: 31 wickets at an economy of 5.91, while Rajat Patidar has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Joe Root has played 169 Tests and Rajat Patidar 3. Joe Root has 14,278 runs at 50.5 (strike rate 57.8), against 63 at 10.5 (38.4) for Rajat Patidar, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Joe Root 41, Rajat Patidar 0. Fifties: 69 and 0. Joe Root also bowls: 74 wickets at an economy of 3.37, while Rajat Patidar has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Joe Root
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rajat Patidar
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rajat Patidar
70 avg pts · 201 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Joe Root
Captaining Rajat Patidar gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Joe Root vs Rajat Patidar — 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.

Rajat Patidar does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rajat Patidar is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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 Rajat Patidar?

Based on recent data, Rajat Patidar has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Joe Root leads in runs scored (847 runs). Overall Rajat Patidar is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Joe Root vs Rajat Patidar — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rajat Patidar is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 201 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 Rajat Patidar?

Rajat Patidar has the superior batting strike rate this season (192.7), 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 Rajat Patidar?

Joe Root costs 9.5 Cr and Rajat Patidar 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 Joe Root and Rajat Patidar won?

Joe Root has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Rajat Patidar has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Joe Root or Rajat Patidar in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rajat Patidar 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Joe Root or Rajat Patidar?

Joe Root has more ODI runs: Joe Root has 7,903 in 195 matches (average 50.7) and Rajat Patidar has 22 in 1 (average 22.0).

Who has more Test runs, Joe Root or Rajat Patidar?

Joe Root has more Test runs: Joe Root has 14,278 in 169 matches (average 50.5) and Rajat Patidar has 63 in 3 (average 10.5).
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