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Rohit Sharma vs Shardul Thakur — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur?

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. Shardul Thakur (Mumbai Indians) has 158 T20I runs at avg 31.6 in 28 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
🏏
Shardul Thakur
🔵 MI · 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
🏏
Shardul Thakur
🔵 Mumbai Indians
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
50.4
Pts/Cr
20
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
34 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Shardul Thakur
T20I Career Overview
159Matches28
🏏 Batting
4231Runs158
32.05Batting Avg31.60
140.89Strike Rate146.30
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries1
205Sixes 🔴5
121*
Best Score
55
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets36
113.00Bowling Avg23.42
9.97Economy Rate9.03
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
4/27
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Shardul Thakur — 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 SharmaShardul Thakur
Matches199
Avg fantasy points7945
Best fantasy score214129
Runs88520
Strike rate126.287.0
Fours852
Sixes490
Half-centuries (50+)50
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13810
Wickets012
Economy rate0.0010.50
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches90
Total dismissals91
International career — T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaShardul Thakur
Matches15928
Runs4231158
Batting average32.0531.60
Strike rate140.9146.3
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)321
Wickets136
Bowling average113.0023.42
Economy rate9.979.03

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Shardul Thakur 28. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 158 at 31.6 (146.3) for Shardul Thakur, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Shardul Thakur 0. Fifties: 32 and 1. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Shardul Thakur 36 at 9.03; Shardul Thakur has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Shardul Thakur 47. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 329 at 17.3 (105.1) for Shardul Thakur, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Shardul Thakur 0. Fifties: 63 and 1. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Shardul Thakur 65 at 6.25; Shardul Thakur has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Shardul Thakur 13. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 377 at 18.9 (59.8) for Shardul Thakur, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Shardul Thakur 0. Fifties: 18 and 4. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Shardul Thakur 33 at 3.81; Shardul Thakur has more wickets while Rohit Sharma is more economical.

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
🏏 Shardul Thakur
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shardul Thakur
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Shardul Thakur — 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: Shardul Thakur has scored 158 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 31.60, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 36 T20I wickets at an average of 23.42 with an economy of 9.03.

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 Shardul Thakur?

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 Shardul Thakur — 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 Shardul Thakur?

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 Shardul Thakur?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Shardul Thakur 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 Shardul Thakur won?

Rohit Sharma has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shardul Thakur has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Shardul Thakur has 158 in 28 (average 31.6).

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Shardul Thakur has 329 in 47 (average 17.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur?

Shardul Thakur has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Shardul Thakur has 65 at 30.5.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Shardul Thakur?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Shardul Thakur has 377 in 13 (average 18.9).
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