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KL Rahul vs Mitchell Marsh: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 matches. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) has 2,313 T20I runs at avg 33.5 in 88 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
KL Rahul
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Marsh
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
🏏
KL Rahul
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
74
Avg Pts
287
Best FP
199.5
Pts/Cr
815
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Mitchell Marsh
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
BAT🌏 OS🏅 5× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
93
Avg Pts
232
Best FP
241.3
Pts/Cr
1022
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.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Mitchell Marsh
19 higher avg pts · 232 best fantasy score · 5× MOTM
🏏 KL Rahul
VS
🏏 Mitchell Marsh
T20I Career Overview
72Matches88
🏏 Batting
2265Runs2313
37.75Batting Avg33.52
2Centuries1
22Half-Centuries14
96Sixes 🔴115
110*
Best Score
103*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets17
—Bowling Avg22.76
—Economy Rate7.74
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

KL Rahul vs Mitchell Marsh · 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
StatisticKL RahulMitchell Marsh
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7493
Best fantasy score287232
Runs8151022
Strike rate102.9160.7
Fours7998
Sixes3369
Half-centuries (50+)310
Centuries (100+)41
Highest score152111
Catches134
Total dismissals174
International career · T20I
StatisticKL RahulMitchell Marsh
Matches7288
Runs22652313
Batting average37.7533.52
Centuries (100+)21
Half-centuries (50+)2214
Wickets017
Bowling average—22.76
Economy rate—7.74

📋 Format by format

T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Mitchell Marsh 88. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 2,313 at 33.5 for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Mitchell Marsh 1. Fifties: 22 and 14. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 7.74, while KL Rahul has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Mitchell Marsh 105. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 3,395 at 38.1 for Mitchell Marsh, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Mitchell Marsh 4. Fifties: 20 and 24. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 57 wickets at an economy of 5.50, while KL Rahul has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Mitchell Marsh 46. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 2,083 at 28.5 (56.3) for Mitchell Marsh, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Mitchell Marsh 3. Fifties: 21 and 9. Mitchell Marsh also bowls: 51 wickets at an economy of 3.55, while KL Rahul has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 KL Rahul
Evenly matched
🏏 Mitchell Marsh
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mitchell Marsh
93 avg pts · 232 best · 5 MOTM
VC: 🏏 KL Rahul
Captaining Mitchell Marsh gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: KL Rahul

  • He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
  • On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
  • He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
  • His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
Full KL Rahul profile →

🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Mitchell Marsh

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  1. 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
  2. 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

KL Rahul vs Mitchell Marsh · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 centuries.

T20I career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 2,313 T20I runs in 88 matches at an average of 33.52, with 1 century. He has also taken 17 T20I wickets at an average of 22.76 with an economy of 7.74.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick with an average of 93 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, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

Based on recent data, Mitchell Marsh has the edge with a higher average of 93 fantasy points per game. Mitchell Marsh leads in runs scored (1022 runs). Overall Mitchell Marsh is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

KL Rahul vs Mitchell Marsh: who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Marsh is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 93 pts per game with a best score of 287 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, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

Mitchell Marsh has the superior batting strike rate this season (160.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between KL Rahul and Mitchell Marsh?

KL Rahul costs 9.5 Cr and Mitchell Marsh 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 KL Rahul and Mitchell Marsh won?

KL Rahul has won 1 Man of the Match award and Mitchell Marsh has won 5 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Marsh is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Lucknow Super Giants. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

Mitchell Marsh has more T20I runs: KL Rahul has 2,265 in 72 matches (average 37.8) and Mitchell Marsh has 2,313 in 88 (average 33.5).

Who has more ODI runs, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

KL Rahul has more ODI runs: KL Rahul has 3,541 in 101 matches (average 51.3) and Mitchell Marsh has 3,395 in 105 (average 38.1).

Who has more Test runs, KL Rahul or Mitchell Marsh?

KL Rahul has more Test runs: KL Rahul has 4,288 in 70 matches (average 36.6) and Mitchell Marsh has 2,083 in 46 (average 28.5).
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