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

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Rohit Sharma?

Josh Tongue has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Tongue leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs in 5 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 Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
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PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
269
Best FP
216.5
Pts/Cr
75
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
157.2
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Rohit Sharma
13 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
5Matches159
🏏 Batting
0Runs4231
—Batting Avg32.05
—Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
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Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets1
20.38Bowling Avg113.00
10.19Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue 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 TongueRohit Sharma
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points6679
Best fantasy score269214
Runs75885
Strike rate72.8126.2
Fours1285
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score42138
Wickets360
Economy rate6.510.00
Best spell (wkts)80
Catches29
Total dismissals29
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueRohit Sharma
Matches5159
Runs04231
Batting average—32.05
Strike rate—140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets81
Bowling average20.38113.00
Economy rate10.199.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Josh Tongue has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.20 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Rohit Sharma has more wickets.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Josh Tongue has 76 wickets and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Josh Tongue has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ 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
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Josh Tongue
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

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 79 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 Tongue or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Tongue vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 269 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 Tongue or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

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

Josh Tongue costs 8.5 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 Tongue and Rohit Sharma won?

Josh Tongue has won 1 Man of the Match award and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Tongue 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 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, Josh Tongue or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

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

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

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

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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