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KL Rahul vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 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. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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KL Rahul vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 85 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 217 |
| Runs | 815 | 859 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 215.8 |
| Fours | 79 | 68 |
| Sixes | 33 | 76 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 1 |
| Highest score | 152 | 103 |
| Catches | 13 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 7 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 8 |
| Runs | 2265 | 246 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 30.75 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 0. Fifties: 22 and 2.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
The 15-year-old who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap
23 Jul 2026: 50 off 19 balls against Zimbabwe, the youngest batter to make an international fifty. Sooryavanshi finished with 151 runs in three matches and was named player of the series.
Full Sooryavanshi 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Born 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Plays for Bihar.
- Made his IPL debut in 2025 at the age of 13, the youngest in the league's history.
- Made his India debut in the T20I series against England in July 2026.
- Won the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025 and was Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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. How old was Sooryavanshi on IPL debut in 2025?
- 4. Whose single-season IPL sixes record did Sooryavanshi break in 2026?
KL Rahul vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick with an average of 85 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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