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Matheesha Pathirana vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Matheesha Pathirana 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.

Matheesha Pathirana (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 9 T20I runs at avg 1.8 in 24 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
🏏
Matheesha Pathirana
💜 KKR · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Matheesha Pathirana
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
BOWL🌏 OS
9.5 cr
Credits
4
Avg Pts
4
Best FP
0.4
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
75 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Matheesha Pathirana
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
24Matches159
🏏 Batting
9Runs4231
1.80Batting Avg32.05
42.86Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
6
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
32Wickets1
19.63Bowling Avg113.00
8.39Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/40
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Matheesha Pathirana 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
StatisticMatheesha PathiranaRohit Sharma
Matches119
Avg fantasy points479
Best fantasy score4214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0126.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Economy rate6.920.00
Catches09
Total dismissals09
International career — T20I
StatisticMatheesha PathiranaRohit Sharma
Matches24159
Runs94231
Batting average1.8032.05
Strike rate42.9140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets321
Bowling average19.63113.00
Economy rate8.399.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Matheesha Pathirana has played 24 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Matheesha Pathirana has 9 runs at 1.8 (strike rate 42.9), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Matheesha Pathirana 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Matheesha Pathirana has 32 wickets at an economy of 8.39 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Matheesha Pathirana has more wickets.

ODI. Matheesha Pathirana has played 12 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Matheesha Pathirana has 11 runs at 2.2 (strike rate 33.3), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Matheesha Pathirana 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Matheesha Pathirana has 17 wickets at an economy of 7.40 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Matheesha Pathirana has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Matheesha Pathirana
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Matheesha Pathirana
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Matheesha Pathirana vs Rohit Sharma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Matheesha Pathirana has scored 9 T20I runs in 24 matches at an average of 1.80. He has also taken 32 T20I wickets at an average of 19.63 with an economy of 8.39.

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 79 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 — Matheesha Pathirana or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Matheesha Pathirana vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 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 — Matheesha Pathirana or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Matheesha Pathirana and Rohit Sharma?

Matheesha Pathirana costs 9.5 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 Matheesha Pathirana and Rohit Sharma won?

Matheesha Pathirana has won 0 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 Matheesha Pathirana 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 Kolkata Knight Riders 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, Matheesha Pathirana or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Matheesha Pathirana has 9 in 24 matches (average 1.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Matheesha Pathirana or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Matheesha Pathirana has 11 in 12 matches (average 2.2) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Matheesha Pathirana or Rohit Sharma?

Matheesha Pathirana has more ODI wickets: Matheesha Pathirana has 17 at an average of 28.6 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.
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