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KL Rahul vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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. 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.
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KL Rahul 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).
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Rohit Sharma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 214 |
| Runs | 815 | 830 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 119.1 |
| Fours | 79 | 81 |
| Sixes | 33 | 45 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 2 |
| Highest score | 152 | 138 |
| Catches | 13 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 11 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Rohit Sharma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 159 |
| Runs | 2265 | 4231 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 32.05 |
| Strike rate | — | 140.9 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 32 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Bowling average | — | 113.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.97 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 22 and 32.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 20 and 63. Rohit Sharma also bowls: 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24, while KL Rahul has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 21 and 18.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
- 3. What is Rohit Sharma's world-record ODI score?
- 4. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
KL Rahul vs Rohit Sharma · 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: 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, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 74 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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