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Rohit Sharma vs Saim Ayub: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

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.

Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Saim Ayub (Pakistan) has 498 T20I runs at avg 21.6 in 27 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Saim Ayub
🇵🇰 PAK · 8 cr
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
157.2
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Saim Ayub
🇵🇰 Pakistan
AR
8 cr
Credits
40
Avg Pts
90
Best FP
34.9
Pts/Cr
73
Total Runs
4
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
39 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Saim Ayub
T20I Career Overview
159Matches27
🏏 Batting
4231Runs498
32.05Batting Avg21.65
140.89Strike Rate137.95
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries1
205Sixes 🔴22
121*
Best Score
98
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets0
113.00Bowling Avg—
9.97Economy Rate8.80
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
0/7
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Saim Ayub — 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
StatisticRohit SharmaSaim Ayub
Matches197
Avg fantasy points7940
Best fantasy score21490
Runs88573
Strike rate126.2114.1
Fours855
Sixes494
Half-centuries (50+)50
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13829
Wickets04
Economy rate0.006.41
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches92
Total dismissals93
International career — T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaSaim Ayub
Matches15927
Runs4231498
Batting average32.0521.65
Strike rate140.9137.9
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)321
Wickets10
Bowling average113.00—
Economy rate9.978.80

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Saim Ayub 27. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 498 at 21.6 (137.9) for Saim Ayub, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Saim Ayub 0. Fifties: 32 and 1.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Saim Ayub 9. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 515 at 64.4 (105.5) for Saim Ayub, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Saim Ayub 3. Fifties: 63 and 1. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Saim Ayub 5 at 4.63; Rohit Sharma has more wickets while Saim Ayub is more economical.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Saim Ayub 8. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 364 at 26.0 (55.4) for Saim Ayub, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Saim Ayub 0. Fifties: 18 and 3.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Saim Ayub
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Saim Ayub
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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.

T20I career: Saim Ayub has scored 498 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 21.65, with 1 half-century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma 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 — Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rohit Sharma vs Saim Ayub — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 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 — Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

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 Rohit Sharma and Saim Ayub?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Saim Ayub costs 8 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 Rohit Sharma and Saim Ayub won?

Rohit Sharma has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Saim Ayub has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub 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 India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Pakistan. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Saim Ayub has 498 in 27 (average 21.6).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Rohit Sharma scores faster in T20Is: Rohit Sharma strikes at 140.9 and Saim Ayub at 137.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Saim Ayub has 515 in 9 (average 64.4).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Saim Ayub has 5 at 27.8.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Saim Ayub?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Saim Ayub has 364 in 8 (average 26.0).
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