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Rangana Herath vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rangana Herath 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.

Rangana Herath () has 8 T20I runs at avg 2.7 in 17 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
🏏
Rangana Herath
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Rangana Herath
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
75
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
158.1
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
75 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rangana Herath
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
17Matches159
🏏 Batting
8Runs4231
2.67Batting Avg32.05
66.67Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
3
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
18Wickets1
20.72Bowling Avg113.00
6.13Economy Rate9.97
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/3
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rangana Herath 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
StatisticRangana HerathRohit Sharma
Matches020
Avg fantasy points075
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0125.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals010
International career · T20I
StatisticRangana HerathRohit Sharma
Matches17159
Runs84231
Batting average2.6732.05
Strike rate66.7140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets181
Bowling average20.72113.00
Economy rate6.139.97
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rangana Herath has played 17 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Rangana Herath has 8 runs at 2.7 (strike rate 66.7), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rangana Herath 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Rangana Herath has 18 wickets at an economy of 6.13 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Rangana Herath has more wickets.

ODI. Rangana Herath has played 71 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Rangana Herath has 140 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.5), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rangana Herath 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Rangana Herath has 74 wickets at an economy of 4.37 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Rangana Herath has more wickets.

Test. Rangana Herath has played 93 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Rangana Herath has 1,699 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 49.9), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rangana Herath 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 3 and 18. With the ball, Rangana Herath has 433 wickets at an economy of 2.81 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Rangana Herath has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rangana Herath vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Rangana Herath has scored 8 T20I runs in 17 matches at an average of 2.67. He has also taken 18 T20I wickets at an average of 20.72 with an economy of 6.13.

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 75 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, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 75 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rangana Herath vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 75 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, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (125.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Rangana Herath and Rohit Sharma?

Rangana Herath costs 8 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 Rangana Herath and Rohit Sharma won?

Rangana Herath 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 Rangana Herath 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 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, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rangana Herath has 8 in 17 matches (average 2.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rangana Herath has 140 in 71 matches (average 9.3) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Rangana Herath has more ODI wickets: Rangana Herath has 74 at an average of 31.9 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Rangana Herath or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rangana Herath has 1,699 in 93 matches (average 14.5) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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