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Kuldeep Yadav vs Mohammed Shami — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Kuldeep Yadav has the edge on the headline numbers: Kuldeep Yadav leads on T20I batting (48 runs, avg 8.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kuldeep Yadav (India) has 48 T20I runs at avg 8.0 in 54 matches. Mohammed Shami (Lucknow Super Giants) has 10 T20I runs at avg 5.0 in 31 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Kuldeep Yadav
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mohammed Shami
🦅 LSG · 9 cr
🏏
Kuldeep Yadav
🇮🇳 India
BOWL🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
154
Best FP
54.1
Pts/Cr
39
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
🏏
Mohammed Shami
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
36
Avg Pts
91
Best FP
50.7
Pts/Cr
31
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Kuldeep Yadav
VS
🏏 Mohammed Shami
T20I Career Overview
54Matches31
🏏 Batting
48Runs10
8.00Batting Avg5.00
67.61Strike Rate58.82
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴1
23*
Best Score
7
🎳 Bowling
95Wickets30
13.74Bowling Avg30.47
—Economy Rate8.79
25-Wkt Hauls0
5/17
Best Figures
3/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kuldeep Yadav vs Mohammed Shami — 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
StatisticKuldeep YadavMohammed Shami
Matches2013
Avg fantasy points3836
Best fantasy score15491
Runs3931
Strike rate52.7140.9
Fours32
Sixes03
Highest score1812
Wickets2212
Economy rate6.599.00
Best spell (wkts)42
Catches23
Total dismissals23
International career — T20I
StatisticKuldeep YadavMohammed Shami
Matches5431
Runs4810
Batting average8.005.00
Strike rate67.658.8
Wickets9530
Bowling average13.7430.47
Economy rate—8.79
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kuldeep Yadav has played 54 T20Is and Mohammed Shami 31. Kuldeep Yadav has 48 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 67.6), against 10 at 5.0 (58.8) for Mohammed Shami, so Kuldeep Yadav has scored more. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 95 wickets and Mohammed Shami 30 at 8.79; Kuldeep Yadav has more wickets.

ODI. Kuldeep Yadav has played 120 ODIs and Mohammed Shami 116. Kuldeep Yadav has 212 runs at 9.6 (strike rate 53.1), against 255 at 8.0 (75.7) for Mohammed Shami, so Mohammed Shami has scored more. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 194 wickets at an economy of 5.12 and Mohammed Shami 231 at 5.57; Mohammed Shami has more wickets while Kuldeep Yadav is more economical.

Test. Kuldeep Yadav has played 18 Tests and Mohammed Shami 64. Kuldeep Yadav has 243 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 26.6), against 750 at 12.1 (74.6) for Mohammed Shami, so Mohammed Shami has scored more. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 77 wickets at an economy of 3.56 and Mohammed Shami 229 at 3.31; Mohammed Shami has more wickets.

International numbers up to 15 August 2026.

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

Kuldeep Yadav vs Mohammed Shami — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 T20I runs in 54 matches at an average of 8.00. He has also taken 95 T20I wickets at an average of 13.74.

T20I career: Mohammed Shami has scored 10 T20I runs in 31 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 30 T20I wickets at an average of 30.47 with an economy of 8.79.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kuldeep Yadav is the stronger pick with an average of 38 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 — Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Based on recent data, Kuldeep Yadav has the edge with a higher average of 38 fantasy points per game. Kuldeep Yadav leads in runs scored (39 runs). Overall Kuldeep Yadav is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kuldeep Yadav vs Mohammed Shami — who is a better fantasy captain?

Kuldeep Yadav is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 38 pts per game with a best score of 154 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 — Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Mohammed Shami has the superior batting strike rate this season (140.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami?

Kuldeep Yadav costs 9 Cr and Mohammed Shami costs 9 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 Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Shami won?

Kuldeep Yadav has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Mohammed Shami has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Kuldeep Yadav 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 Lucknow Super Giants. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Kuldeep Yadav has more T20I runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 48 in 54 matches (average 8.0) and Mohammed Shami has 10 in 31 (average 5.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Kuldeep Yadav has more T20I wickets: Kuldeep Yadav has 95 at an average of 13.7 and Mohammed Shami has 30 at 30.5.

Who has more ODI runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Mohammed Shami has more ODI runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 212 in 120 matches (average 9.6) and Mohammed Shami has 255 in 116 (average 8.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mohammed Shami scores faster in ODIs: Kuldeep Yadav strikes at 53.1 and Mohammed Shami at 75.7.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Mohammed Shami has more ODI wickets: Kuldeep Yadav has 194 at an average of 26.2 and Mohammed Shami has 231 at 25.5.

Who has more Test runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Mohammed Shami has more Test runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 243 in 18 matches (average 12.2) and Mohammed Shami has 750 in 64 (average 12.1).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Kuldeep Yadav or Mohammed Shami?

Mohammed Shami has more Test wickets: Kuldeep Yadav has 77 at an average of 23.5 and Mohammed Shami has 229 at 27.7.
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