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KL Rahul vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — KL Rahul or Sam Curran?

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. 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
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KL Rahul
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
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KL Rahul
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
287
Best FP
168.8
Pts/Cr
898
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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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
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 KL Rahul
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
72Matches80
🏏 Batting
2265Runs744
37.75Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
2Centuries0
22Half-Centuries2
96Sixes 🔴32
110*
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets73
—Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

KL Rahul 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
StatisticKL RahulSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points8179
Best fantasy score287171
Runs898463
Strike rate110.6110.0
Fours8438
Sixes3913
Half-centuries (50+)42
Centuries (100+)41
Highest score152111
Wickets019
Economy rate0.007.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches107
Total dismissals138
International career — T20I
StatisticKL RahulSam Curran
Matches7280
Runs2265744
Batting average37.7521.26
Strike rate—129.8
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)222
Wickets073
Bowling average—26.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 22 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while KL Rahul has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 20 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08, while KL Rahul has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Sam Curran 24. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 21 and 3. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while KL Rahul has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 KL Rahul
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

KL Rahul vs Sam Curran — 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: 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, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 81 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 Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, KL Rahul has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. KL Rahul leads in runs scored (898 runs). Overall KL Rahul is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

KL Rahul vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

KL Rahul is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 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 Sam Curran?

KL Rahul has the superior batting strike rate this season (110.6), 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 Sam Curran?

KL Rahul costs 9.5 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 KL Rahul and Sam Curran won?

KL Rahul 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 KL Rahul or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, KL Rahul or Sam Curran?

KL Rahul has more T20I runs: KL Rahul has 2,265 in 72 matches (average 37.8) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, KL Rahul or Sam Curran?

KL Rahul has more ODI runs: KL Rahul has 3,541 in 101 matches (average 51.3) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has more Test runs, KL Rahul or Sam Curran?

KL Rahul has more Test runs: KL Rahul has 4,288 in 70 matches (average 36.6) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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