Joe Root vs Rohit Sharma — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Joe Root vs Rohit Sharma is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Joe Root is a specialist batter for England, priced at 10 Cr this season. No fantasy performance data recorded yet — see international career stats below.

International career: Joe Root has scored 7,329 ODI runs in 183 matches at an average of 49.19, with 19 centuries internationally. He has also taken 29 ODI wickets at an average of 57.86 with an economy of 5.91. In TESTs, he has 13,943 runs across 163 matches (avg 50.9).

Rohit Sharma is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr. Across 9 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 497 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 151 pts. He has scored 283 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.2.

Batting edge: Rohit Sharma leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick right now with an average of 55 pts per game and a best score of 151 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Rohit Sharma is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.