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Kagiso Rabada vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Curran leads on T20I batting (744 runs, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 15.3 in 78 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
18 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
78Matches80
🏏 Batting
184Runs744
15.33Batting Avg21.26
115.72Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
6Sixes 🔴32
22
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
82Wickets73
28.65Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/18
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kagiso Rabada vs Sam Curran — 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 RabadaSam Curran
Matches1718
Avg fantasy points6179
Best fantasy score130171
Runs47463
Strike rate123.7110.0
Fours538
Sixes213
Half-centuries (50+)02
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score23111
Wickets2919
Economy rate9.687.55
Best spell (wkts)34
Catches77
Total dismissals78
International career — T20I
StatisticKagiso RabadaSam Curran
Matches7880
Runs184744
Batting average15.3321.26
Strike rate115.7129.8
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets8273
Bowling average28.6526.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 78 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 15.3 (strike rate 115.7), against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 82 wickets and Sam Curran 73; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 168 wickets and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 73 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Kagiso Rabada has 340 wickets at an economy of 3.35 and Sam Curran 47 at 3.24; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets while Sam Curran is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kagiso Rabada
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kagiso Rabada vs Sam Curran — 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran 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 — Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kagiso Rabada vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 Sam Curran?

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 Kagiso Rabada and Sam Curran?

Kagiso Rabada costs 9 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Kagiso Rabada and Sam Curran won?

Kagiso Rabada has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Kagiso Rabada has 184 in 78 matches (average 15.3) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in T20Is: Kagiso Rabada strikes at 115.7 and Sam Curran at 129.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Kagiso Rabada has more T20I wickets: Kagiso Rabada has 82 at an average of 28.6 and Sam Curran has 73 at 26.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Kagiso Rabada has 401 in 106 matches (average 14.8) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Kagiso Rabada strikes at 79.1 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Kagiso Rabada or Sam Curran?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI wickets: Kagiso Rabada has 168 at an average of 27.4 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.
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