⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
KL Rahul vs Ryan Rickelton: 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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KL Rahul vs Ryan Rickelton · 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 77 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 259 |
| Runs | 815 | 847 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 106.1 |
| Fours | 79 | 74 |
| Sixes | 33 | 43 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 2 |
| Highest score | 152 | 143 |
| Catches | 13 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 17 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 29 |
| Runs | 2265 | 741 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 28.50 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 4 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Ryan Rickelton 0. Fifties: 22 and 4.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 20 and 2.
Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 21 and 1.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Ryan Rickelton
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- 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?
KL Rahul vs Ryan Rickelton · 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: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick with an average of 77 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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