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KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson: 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. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson · 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 | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 155 |
| Runs | 815 | 445 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 162.4 |
| Fours | 79 | 48 |
| Sixes | 33 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 0 |
| Highest score | 152 | 82 |
| Catches | 13 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 12 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 70 |
| Runs | 2265 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 27.33 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 8 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 22 and 8.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 20 and 3.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
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Full Samson profile →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: Sanju Samson
- Born 11 November 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Plays for Kerala.
- Won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups with India.
- Unbeaten 212 in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth List A double century by an Indian.
- Maiden ODI century came on 21 December 2023 against South Africa.
🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Sanju Samson
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. Which two players did Chennai Super Kings send to Rajasthan Royals for Samson?
- 4. In which tournament did Samson score an unbeaten 212?
KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson · 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: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
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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