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Nathan Lyon vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Nathan Lyon 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.

Nathan Lyon (Australia) has 4 T20I runs in 2 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
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 AUS · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 Australia
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
97
Avg Pts
142
Best FP
22.7
Pts/Cr
81
Total Runs
6
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
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Nathan Lyon
18 higher avg pts · 142 best fantasy score
🏏 Nathan Lyon
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
2Matches159
🏏 Batting
4Runs4231
—Batting Avg32.05
100.00Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
4*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets1
48.00Bowling Avg113.00
9.60Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/33
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nathan Lyon 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
StatisticNathan LyonRohit Sharma
Matches319
Avg fantasy points9779
Best fantasy score142214
Runs81885
Strike rate41.8126.2
Fours1085
Sixes149
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score32138
Wickets60
Economy rate2.990.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches29
Total dismissals29
International career — T20I
StatisticNathan LyonRohit Sharma
Matches2159
Runs44231
Batting average—32.05
Strike rate100.0140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets11
Bowling average48.00113.00
Economy rate9.609.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nathan Lyon has played 2 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Nathan Lyon has 4 runs (strike rate 100.0), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32.

ODI. Nathan Lyon has played 29 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Nathan Lyon has 77 runs at 19.3 (strike rate 92.8), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Nathan Lyon has 29 wickets at an economy of 4.92 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Nathan Lyon has more wickets.

Test. Nathan Lyon has played 143 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Nathan Lyon has 1,705 runs at 12.8 (strike rate 50.4), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Nathan Lyon has 571 wickets at an economy of 2.95 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Nathan Lyon has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nathan Lyon
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nathan Lyon
97 avg pts · 142 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
Captaining Nathan Lyon gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Nathan Lyon has scored 4 T20I runs in 2 matches. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 48.00 with an economy of 9.60.

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, Nathan Lyon is the stronger pick with an average of 97 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 — Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Nathan Lyon has the edge with a higher average of 97 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Nathan Lyon is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Nathan Lyon vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nathan Lyon is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 97 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 — Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon and Rohit Sharma?

Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon and Rohit Sharma won?

Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nathan Lyon is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Australia 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, Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Nathan Lyon has 4 in 2 matches and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Nathan Lyon has 77 in 29 matches (average 19.3) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma?

Nathan Lyon has more ODI wickets: Nathan Lyon has 29 at an average of 46.0 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Nathan Lyon or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Nathan Lyon has 1,705 in 143 matches (average 12.8) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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