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Kuldeep Yadav vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kuldeep Yadav (India) has 48 T20I runs at avg 8.0 in 54 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 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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Kuldeep Yadav
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Kuldeep Yadav
🇮🇳 India
BOWL🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
154
Best FP
90.2
Pts/Cr
39
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
32 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Kuldeep Yadav
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
54Matches159
🏏 Batting
48Runs4231
8.00Batting Avg32.05
67.61Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
23*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
95Wickets1
13.74Bowling Avg113.00
—Economy Rate9.97
25-Wkt Hauls0
5/17
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kuldeep Yadav vs Rohit Sharma · 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 YadavRohit Sharma
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points3870
Best fantasy score154214
Runs39830
Strike rate52.7119.1
Fours381
Sixes045
Half-centuries (50+)04
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score18138
Wickets220
Economy rate6.590.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches210
Total dismissals211
International career · T20I
StatisticKuldeep YadavRohit Sharma
Matches54159
Runs484231
Batting average8.0032.05
Strike rate67.6140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets951
Bowling average13.74113.00
Economy rate—9.97
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kuldeep Yadav has played 54 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Kuldeep Yadav has 48 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 67.6), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 95 wickets and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Kuldeep Yadav has more wickets.

ODI. Kuldeep Yadav has played 120 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Kuldeep Yadav has 212 runs at 9.6 (strike rate 53.1), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 194 wickets at an economy of 5.12 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Kuldeep Yadav has more wickets.

Test. Kuldeep Yadav has played 18 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Kuldeep Yadav has 243 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 26.6), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 77 wickets at an economy of 3.56 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Kuldeep Yadav has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

International numbers up to 15 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kuldeep Yadav
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kuldeep Yadav
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Kuldeep Yadav

  • He made his Test debut against Australia at Dharamshala on 25 March 2017.
  • He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in Tests.
  • His hat-trick against the West Indies on 18 December 2019 made him the first Indian bowler with two in international cricket.
  • He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
Full Kuldeep Yadav profile →

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Kuldeep Yadav and Rohit Sharma

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. What makes Kuldeep a first for India in Tests?
  2. 2. Where did Kuldeep make his Test debut in 2017?
  3. 3. What is Rohit Sharma's world-record ODI score?
  4. 4. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kuldeep Yadav vs Rohit Sharma · 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: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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 Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kuldeep Yadav vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 214 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 Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.1), 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 Rohit Sharma?

Kuldeep Yadav costs 9 Cr and Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 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 Kuldeep Yadav and Rohit Sharma won?

Kuldeep Yadav has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 48 in 54 matches (average 8.0) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 212 in 120 matches (average 9.6) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma?

Kuldeep Yadav has more ODI wickets: Kuldeep Yadav has 194 at an average of 26.2 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Kuldeep Yadav or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Kuldeep Yadav has 243 in 18 matches (average 12.2) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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