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Jofra Archer vs Kagiso Rabada — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada leads on T20I batting (184 runs, avg 15.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 15.3 in 78 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kagiso Rabada
⚡ GT · 9 cr
🏏
Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
164
Best FP
257.7
Pts/Cr
106
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
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Kagiso Rabada
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
130
Best FP
115.2
Pts/Cr
47
Total Runs
29
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Jofra Archer
VS
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
T20I Career Overview
51Matches78
🏏 Batting
129Runs184
11.73Batting Avg15.33
150.00Strike Rate115.72
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
7Sixes 🔴6
21
Best Score
22
🎳 Bowling
68Wickets82
23.00Bowling Avg28.65
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/33
Best Figures
3/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jofra Archer vs Kagiso Rabada — 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
StatisticJofra ArcherKagiso Rabada
Matches2017
Avg fantasy points6461
Best fantasy score164130
Runs10647
Strike rate93.8123.7
Fours65
Sixes62
Highest score3223
Wickets3229
Economy rate5.619.68
Best spell (wkts)53
Catches57
Total dismissals77
International career — T20I
StatisticJofra ArcherKagiso Rabada
Matches5178
Runs129184
Batting average11.7315.33
Strike rate150.0115.7
Wickets6882
Bowling average23.0028.65

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jofra Archer has played 51 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 78. Jofra Archer has 129 runs at 11.7 (strike rate 150.0), against 184 at 15.3 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 68 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 82; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

ODI. Jofra Archer has played 42 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Jofra Archer has 221 runs at 17.0 (strike rate 119.5), against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 71 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 168; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

Test. Jofra Archer has played 23 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 73. Jofra Archer has 364 runs at 12.1, against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 83 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 340 at 3.35; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jofra Archer
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jofra Archer vs Kagiso Rabada — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Jofra Archer has scored 129 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 11.73. He has also taken 68 T20I wickets at an average of 23.00.

T20I career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 78 matches at an average of 15.33. He has also taken 82 T20I wickets at an average of 28.65.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jofra Archer is the stronger pick with an average of 64 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 — Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Based on recent data, Jofra Archer has the edge with a higher average of 64 fantasy points per game. Jofra Archer leads in runs scored (106 runs). Overall Jofra Archer is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jofra Archer vs Kagiso Rabada — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jofra Archer is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 64 pts per game with a best score of 164 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 — Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has the superior batting strike rate this season (123.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jofra Archer and Kagiso Rabada?

Jofra Archer costs 9 Cr and Kagiso Rabada 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 Jofra Archer and Kagiso Rabada won?

Jofra Archer has won 1 Man of the Match award and Kagiso Rabada has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jofra Archer 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, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more T20I runs: Jofra Archer has 129 in 51 matches (average 11.7) and Kagiso Rabada has 184 in 78 (average 15.3).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more T20I wickets: Jofra Archer has 68 at an average of 23.0 and Kagiso Rabada has 82 at 28.6.

Who has more ODI runs, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI runs: Jofra Archer has 221 in 42 matches (average 17.0) and Kagiso Rabada has 401 in 106 (average 14.8).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Jofra Archer scores faster in ODIs: Jofra Archer strikes at 119.5 and Kagiso Rabada at 79.1.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI wickets: Jofra Archer has 71 at an average of 26.4 and Kagiso Rabada has 168 at 27.4.

Who has more Test runs, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test runs: Jofra Archer has 364 in 23 matches (average 12.1) and Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 in 73 (average 12.2).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jofra Archer or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test wickets: Jofra Archer has 83 at an average of 28.6 and Kagiso Rabada has 340 at 22.0.
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