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Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Nicholas Pooran has the edge on the headline numbers: Nicholas Pooran leads on T20I batting (2,275 runs, avg 26.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) has 2,275 T20I runs at avg 26.1 in 106 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Nicholas Pooran
🦅 LSG · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
🏏
Nicholas Pooran
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
49
Avg Pts
157
Best FP
104.4
Pts/Cr
433
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
30 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Nicholas Pooran
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
106Matches80
🏏 Batting
2275Runs744
26.15Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
13Half-Centuries2
141Sixes 🔴32
98
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets73
—Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran — 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
StatisticNicholas PooranSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points4979
Best fantasy score157171
Runs433463
Strike rate151.9110.0
Fours2738
Sixes3413
Half-centuries (50+)32
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score63111
Wickets019
Economy rate0.007.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches147
Total dismissals198
International career — T20I
StatisticNicholas PooranSam Curran
Matches10680
Runs2275744
Batting average26.1521.26
Strike rate—129.8
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets073
Bowling average—26.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nicholas Pooran has played 106 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Nicholas Pooran has 2,275 runs at 26.1, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while Nicholas Pooran has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Nicholas Pooran has played 57 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Nicholas Pooran has 1,829 runs at 38.9 (strike rate 97.9), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Hundreds: Nicholas Pooran 3, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 9 and 2. With the ball, Nicholas Pooran has 6 wickets at an economy of 6.18 and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Sam Curran has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nicholas Pooran
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Nicholas Pooran
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,275 T20I runs in 106 matches at an average of 26.15, with 13 half-centuries.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran 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 — Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Nicholas Pooran vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 — Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Nicholas Pooran has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran?

Nicholas Pooran costs 9.5 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran won?

Nicholas Pooran has won 1 Man of the Match award and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Lucknow Super Giants are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Nicholas Pooran has more T20I runs: Nicholas Pooran has 2,275 in 106 matches (average 26.1) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Nicholas Pooran has more ODI runs: Nicholas Pooran has 1,829 in 57 matches (average 38.9) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Nicholas Pooran scores faster in ODIs: Nicholas Pooran strikes at 97.9 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Nicholas Pooran or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI wickets: Nicholas Pooran has 6 at an average of 29.0 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.
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