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Mitchell Santner vs Shai Hope — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Mitchell Santner or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has the edge on the headline numbers: Shai Hope leads on T20I batting (1,743 runs, avg 30.1). 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. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 WI · 9.5 cr
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
203.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 West Indies
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
94
Avg Pts
259
Best FP
177.2
Pts/Cr
965
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shai Hope
29 higher avg pts · 259 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Mitchell Santner
VS
🏏 Shai Hope
T20I Career Overview
138Matches70
🏏 Batting
1108Runs1743
20.52Batting Avg30.05
133.17Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
2Half-Centuries12
42Sixes 🔴89
77*
Best Score
102*
🎳 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 Shai Hope — 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 SantnerShai Hope
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points6594
Best fantasy score207259
Runs298965
Strike rate151.380.1
Fours2576
Sixes1228
Half-centuries (50+)14
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score52162
Wickets180
Economy rate6.700.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches814
Total dismissals922
International career — T20I
StatisticMitchell SantnerShai Hope
Matches13870
Runs11081743
Batting average20.5230.05
Strike rate133.2—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)212
Wickets1420
Bowling average23.33—
Economy rate7.17—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mitchell Santner has played 138 T20Is and Shai Hope 70. Mitchell Santner has 1,108 runs at 20.5 (strike rate 133.2), against 1,743 at 30.1 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Santner 0, Shai Hope 1. Fifties: 2 and 12. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 142 wickets at an economy of 7.17, while Shai Hope has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Mitchell Santner has played 129 ODIs and Shai Hope 158. Mitchell Santner has 1,648 runs at 27.0 (strike rate 92.4), against 6,590 at 51.5 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Santner 0, Shai Hope 21. Fifties: 3 and 32. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 139 wickets, while Shai Hope has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Mitchell Santner has played 33 Tests and Shai Hope 49. Mitchell Santner has 1,089 runs at 24.8 (strike rate 47.0), against 2,518 at 28.0 (44.0) for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Mitchell Santner 1, Shai Hope 5. Fifties: 4 and 7. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 80 wickets at an economy of 2.86, while Shai Hope has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 2 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Shai Hope
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shai Hope
94 avg pts · 259 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
Captaining Shai Hope gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Mitchell Santner vs Shai Hope — 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 Shai Hope?

Based on recent data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (965 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Mitchell Santner vs Shai Hope — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shai Hope is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 pts per game with a best score of 259 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 Shai Hope?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), 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 Shai Hope?

Mitchell Santner costs 9 Cr and Shai Hope 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 Mitchell Santner and Shai Hope won?

Mitchell Santner has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Shai Hope has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Mitchell Santner or Shai Hope in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shai Hope 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 West Indies. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Mitchell Santner or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more T20I runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 matches (average 20.5) and Shai Hope has 1,743 in 70 (average 30.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Mitchell Santner or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more ODI runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 matches (average 27.0) and Shai Hope has 6,590 in 158 (average 51.5).

Who has more Test runs, Mitchell Santner or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more Test runs: Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 matches (average 24.8) and Shai Hope has 2,518 in 49 (average 28.0).
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