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Josh Hazlewood vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
149.7
Pts/Cr
17
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
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
🏏 Rohit Sharma
6 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
60Matches159
🏏 Batting
29Runs4231
9.67Batting Avg32.05
138.10Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
1Sixes 🔴205
13*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets1
20.41Bowling Avg113.00
7.41Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Rohit Sharma · 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
StatisticJosh HazlewoodRohit Sharma
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6470
Best fantasy score260214
Runs17830
Strike rate37.8119.1
Fours281
Sixes045
Half-centuries (50+)04
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score5138
Wickets360
Economy rate5.110.00
Best spell (wkts)80
Catches1010
Total dismissals1011
International career · T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodRohit Sharma
Matches60159
Runs294231
Batting average9.6732.05
Strike rate138.1140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets791
Bowling average20.41113.00
Economy rate7.419.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 148 wickets and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma 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, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 260 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, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Hazlewood and Rohit Sharma?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Rohit Sharma 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 Josh Hazlewood and Rohit Sharma won?

Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 148 at an average of 27.7 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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