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Joe Root vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Joe Root or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

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. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 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
🏏
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 IND · 9 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
🏏
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
214.6
Pts/Cr
822
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
19 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Joe Root
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🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
T20I Career Overview
32Matches8
🏏 Batting
893Runs246
35.72Batting Avg30.75
126.31Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
5Half-Centuries2
16Sixes 🔴14
90*
Best Score
81
🎳 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — 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 RootVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6382
Best fantasy score163217
Runs847822
Strike rate79.5214.1
Fours9067
Sixes472
Half-centuries (50+)65
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score123103
Wickets20
Economy rate5.610.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches97
Total dismissals107
International career — T20I
StatisticJoe RootVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches328
Runs893246
Batting average35.7230.75
Strike rate126.3—
Half-centuries (50+)52
Wickets60
Bowling average23.17—
Economy rate9.93—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Joe Root has played 32 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. Joe Root has 893 runs at 35.7 (strike rate 126.3), against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so Joe Root has scored more. Joe Root also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 9.93, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not taken a T20I wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Joe Root
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More wickets
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
82 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Joe Root
Captaining Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Joe Root vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — 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.

T20I career: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Based on recent data, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Joe Root leads in runs scored (847 runs). Overall Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Joe Root vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — who is a better fantasy captain?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the superior batting strike rate this season (214.1), 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Joe Root costs 9.5 Cr and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi costs 9 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 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won?

Joe Root has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Joe Root or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Joe Root or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Joe Root has more T20I runs: Joe Root has 893 in 32 matches (average 35.7) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 in 8 (average 30.8).
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