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Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Santner — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Santner leads on T20I batting (1,108 runs, avg 20.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 15.3 in 78 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Kagiso Rabada
⚡ GT · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
🏏
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
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
127.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
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!
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
78Matches138
🏏 Batting
184Runs1108
15.33Batting Avg20.52
115.72Strike Rate133.17
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
6Sixes 🔴42
22
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
82Wickets142
28.65Bowling Avg23.33
—Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/18
Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Santner — 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
StatisticKagiso RabadaMitchell Santner
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points6165
Best fantasy score130207
Runs47298
Strike rate123.7151.3
Fours525
Sixes212
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score2352
Wickets2918
Economy rate9.686.70
Best spell (wkts)35
Catches78
Total dismissals79
International career — T20I
StatisticKagiso RabadaMitchell Santner
Matches78138
Runs1841108
Batting average15.3320.52
Strike rate115.7133.2
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets82142
Bowling average28.6523.33
Economy rate—7.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 78 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 138. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 15.3 (strike rate 115.7), against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 82 wickets and Mitchell Santner 142 at 7.17; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Mitchell Santner 129. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 1,648 at 27.0 (92.4) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 168 wickets and Mitchell Santner 139; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 73 Tests and Mitchell Santner 33. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 1 and 4. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 340 wickets at an economy of 3.35 and Mitchell Santner 80 at 2.86; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets while Mitchell Santner is more economical.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

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

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

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.

T20I career: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Santner is the stronger pick with an average of 65 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 — Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Based on recent data, Mitchell Santner has the edge with a higher average of 65 fantasy points per game. Mitchell Santner leads in runs scored (298 runs). Overall Mitchell Santner is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kagiso Rabada vs Mitchell Santner — who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Santner is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 65 pts per game with a best score of 207 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 — Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Santner?

Kagiso Rabada costs 9 Cr and Mitchell Santner 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 Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Santner won?

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

Should I pick Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Santner is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Gujarat Titans are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Kagiso Rabada has 184 in 78 matches (average 15.3) and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 (average 20.5).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in T20Is: Kagiso Rabada strikes at 115.7 and Mitchell Santner at 133.2.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I wickets: Kagiso Rabada has 82 at an average of 28.6 and Mitchell Santner has 142 at 23.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI runs: Kagiso Rabada has 401 in 106 matches (average 14.8) and Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 (average 27.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in ODIs: Kagiso Rabada strikes at 79.1 and Mitchell Santner at 92.4.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Kagiso Rabada or Mitchell Santner?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI wickets: Kagiso Rabada has 168 at an average of 27.4 and Mitchell Santner has 139 at 35.0.
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