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Rohit Sharma vs Sanath Jayasuriya — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya?

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. Sanath Jayasuriya () has 629 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 31 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
🏏
Sanath Jayasuriya
· 8 cr
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sanath Jayasuriya
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Sanath Jayasuriya
T20I Career Overview
159Matches31
🏏 Batting
4231Runs629
32.05Batting Avg23.30
140.89Strike Rate129.16
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries4
205Sixes 🔴23
121*
Best Score
88
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets19
113.00Bowling Avg24.00
9.97Economy Rate7.37
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
3/21
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Sanath Jayasuriya — 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 SharmaSanath Jayasuriya
Matches190
Avg fantasy points790
Best fantasy score2140
Runs8850
Strike rate126.20.0
Fours850
Sixes490
Half-centuries (50+)50
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score1380
Catches90
Total dismissals90
International career — T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaSanath Jayasuriya
Matches15931
Runs4231629
Batting average32.0523.30
Strike rate140.9129.2
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)324
Wickets119
Bowling average113.0024.00
Economy rate9.977.37

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Sanath Jayasuriya 31. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 629 at 23.3 (129.2) for Sanath Jayasuriya, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Sanath Jayasuriya 0. Fifties: 32 and 4. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Sanath Jayasuriya 19 at 7.37; Sanath Jayasuriya has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Sanath Jayasuriya 445. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 13,430 at 32.4 (91.2) for Sanath Jayasuriya, so Sanath Jayasuriya has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Sanath Jayasuriya 28. Fifties: 63 and 68. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Sanath Jayasuriya 323 at 4.79; Sanath Jayasuriya has more wickets.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Sanath Jayasuriya 110. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 6,973 at 40.1 (65.3) for Sanath Jayasuriya, so Sanath Jayasuriya has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Sanath Jayasuriya 14. Fifties: 18 and 31. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Sanath Jayasuriya 98 at 2.47; Sanath Jayasuriya has more wickets.

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
🏏 Sanath Jayasuriya
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sanath Jayasuriya
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Sanath Jayasuriya — 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: Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 629 T20I runs in 31 matches at an average of 23.30, with 4 half-centuries. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 24.00 with an economy of 7.37.

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 Sanath Jayasuriya?

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 Sanath Jayasuriya — 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 Sanath Jayasuriya?

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 Sanath Jayasuriya?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Sanath Jayasuriya 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 Sanath Jayasuriya won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya 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 . Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Sanath Jayasuriya has 629 in 31 (average 23.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Rohit Sharma scores faster in T20Is: Rohit Sharma strikes at 140.9 and Sanath Jayasuriya at 129.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya?

Sanath Jayasuriya has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Sanath Jayasuriya has 13,430 in 445 (average 32.4).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya?

Sanath Jayasuriya has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Sanath Jayasuriya has 323 at 36.8.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Sanath Jayasuriya?

Sanath Jayasuriya has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Sanath Jayasuriya has 6,973 in 110 (average 40.1).
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