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Joe Root vs Sai Sudharsan — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Joe Root or Sai Sudharsan?

Joe Root has the edge on the headline numbers: Joe Root leads on T20I bowling (6 wickets, avg 23.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Joe Root (England) has 893 T20I runs at avg 35.7 in 32 matches. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) has 0 T20I runs 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
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ GT · 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
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Sai Sudharsan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
184
Best FP
153.5
Pts/Cr
803
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.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
18 higher avg pts · 184 best fantasy score
🏏 Joe Root
VS
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
T20I Career Overview
32Matches1
🏏 Batting
893Runs0
35.72Batting Avg—
126.31Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
5Half-Centuries0
16Sixes 🔴0
90*
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets0
23.17Bowling Avg—
9.93Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/9
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Joe Root vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 RootSai Sudharsan
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points6381
Best fantasy score163184
Runs847803
Strike rate79.5143.1
Fours9088
Sixes430
Half-centuries (50+)69
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score123100
Wickets20
Economy rate5.610.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches98
Total dismissals109
International career — T20I
StatisticJoe RootSai Sudharsan
Matches321
Runs8930
Batting average35.72—
Strike rate126.3—
Half-centuries (50+)50
Wickets60
Bowling average23.17—
Economy rate9.93—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Joe Root has played 32 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Joe Root has 893 runs at 35.7 (strike rate 126.3), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Joe Root has scored more. Joe Root also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 9.93, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Joe Root has played 195 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Joe Root has 7,903 runs at 50.7, against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Joe Root 20, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 48 and 2. Joe Root also bowls: 31 wickets at an economy of 5.91, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Joe Root has played 169 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Joe Root has 14,278 runs at 50.5 (strike rate 57.8), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Joe Root 41, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 69 and 2. Joe Root also bowls: 74 wickets at an economy of 3.37, while Sai Sudharsan 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
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sai Sudharsan
81 avg pts · 184 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Joe Root
Captaining Sai Sudharsan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Joe Root vs Sai Sudharsan — 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.

Sai Sudharsan does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick with an average of 81 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Based on recent data, Sai Sudharsan has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Joe Root leads in runs scored (847 runs). Overall Sai Sudharsan is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Joe Root vs Sai Sudharsan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sai Sudharsan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 184 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the superior batting strike rate this season (143.1), 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Joe Root costs 9.5 Cr and Sai Sudharsan 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 Sai Sudharsan won?

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

Should I pick Joe Root or Sai Sudharsan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sai Sudharsan 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 T20I runs, Joe Root or Sai Sudharsan?

Joe Root has more T20I runs: Joe Root has 893 in 32 matches (average 35.7) and Sai Sudharsan has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Joe Root or Sai Sudharsan?

Joe Root has more ODI runs: Joe Root has 7,903 in 195 matches (average 50.7) and Sai Sudharsan has 127 in 3.

Who has more Test runs, Joe Root or Sai Sudharsan?

Joe Root has more Test runs: Joe Root has 14,278 in 169 matches (average 50.5) and Sai Sudharsan has 302 in 6.
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