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Mitchell Santner vs Ryan Rickelton — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton leads on T20I batting (741 runs, avg 28.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 matches. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 cr
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
127.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
756
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.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
7 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Mitchell Santner
VS
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
T20I Career Overview
138Matches29
🏏 Batting
1108Runs741
20.52Batting Avg28.50
133.17Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries4
42Sixes 🔴38
77*
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
142Wickets0
23.33Bowling Avg—
7.17Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/11
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Mitchell Santner vs Ryan Rickelton — 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
StatisticMitchell SantnerRyan Rickelton
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6572
Best fantasy score207217
Runs298756
Strike rate151.3161.2
Fours2558
Sixes1251
Half-centuries (50+)15
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score52123
Wickets180
Economy rate6.700.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches811
Total dismissals912
International career — T20I
StatisticMitchell SantnerRyan Rickelton
Matches13829
Runs1108741
Batting average20.5228.50
Strike rate133.2—
Half-centuries (50+)24
Wickets1420
Bowling average23.33—
Economy rate7.17—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mitchell Santner has played 138 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Mitchell Santner has 1,108 runs at 20.5 (strike rate 133.2), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 142 wickets at an economy of 7.17, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Mitchell Santner has played 129 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Mitchell Santner has 1,648 runs at 27.0 (strike rate 92.4), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Santner 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 3 and 2. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 139 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Mitchell Santner has played 33 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Mitchell Santner has 1,089 runs at 24.8 (strike rate 47.0), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Santner 1, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 4 and 1. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 80 wickets at an economy of 2.86, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ More wickets
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ryan Rickelton
72 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
Captaining Ryan Rickelton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Mitchell Santner vs Ryan Rickelton — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

T20I career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick with an average of 72 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 — Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Based on recent data, Ryan Rickelton has the edge with a higher average of 72 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (756 runs). Overall Ryan Rickelton is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Mitchell Santner vs Ryan Rickelton — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ryan Rickelton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 72 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 — Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate this season (161.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Mitchell Santner and Ryan Rickelton?

Mitchell Santner costs 9 Cr and Ryan Rickelton 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 Mitchell Santner and Ryan Rickelton won?

Mitchell Santner has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Ryan Rickelton has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ryan Rickelton is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Edinburgh Castle Rockers are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 matches (average 20.5) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 matches (average 27.0) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, Mitchell Santner or Ryan Rickelton?

Mitchell Santner has more Test runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 matches (average 24.8) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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