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Rohit Sharma vs Shoaib Malik — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik?

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. Shoaib Malik (Delhi Capitals) has 2,435 T20I runs at avg 31.2 in 124 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
🏏
Shoaib Malik
💙 DC · 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
🏏
Shoaib Malik
💙 Delhi Capitals
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
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
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Shoaib Malik
T20I Career Overview
159Matches124
🏏 Batting
4231Runs2435
32.05Batting Avg31.22
140.89Strike Rate125.64
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries9
205Sixes 🔴69
121*
Best Score
75
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets28
113.00Bowling Avg24.11
9.97Economy Rate7.11
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
2/7
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Shoaib Malik — 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 SharmaShoaib Malik
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 SharmaShoaib Malik
Matches159124
Runs42312435
Batting average32.0531.22
Strike rate140.9125.6
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)329
Wickets128
Bowling average113.0024.11
Economy rate9.977.11

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Shoaib Malik 124. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 2,435 at 31.2 (125.6) for Shoaib Malik, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Shoaib Malik 0. Fifties: 32 and 9. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Shoaib Malik 28 at 7.11; Shoaib Malik has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Shoaib Malik 287. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 7,534 at 34.6 (81.9) for Shoaib Malik, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Shoaib Malik 9. Fifties: 63 and 44. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Shoaib Malik 158 at 4.67; Shoaib Malik has more wickets.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Shoaib Malik 35. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 1,898 at 35.1 (45.7) for Shoaib Malik, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Shoaib Malik 3. Fifties: 18 and 8. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Shoaib Malik 32 at 3.36; Shoaib Malik 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
🏏 Shoaib Malik
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shoaib Malik
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Shoaib Malik — 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: Shoaib Malik has scored 2,435 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 31.22, with 9 half-centuries. He has also taken 28 T20I wickets at an average of 24.11 with an economy of 7.11.

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 Shoaib Malik?

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 Shoaib Malik — 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 Shoaib Malik?

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 Shoaib Malik?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Shoaib Malik 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 Shoaib Malik won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik 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 Delhi Capitals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Shoaib Malik has 2,435 in 124 (average 31.2).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Rohit Sharma scores faster in T20Is: Rohit Sharma strikes at 140.9 and Shoaib Malik at 125.6.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Shoaib Malik has 7,534 in 287 (average 34.6).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik?

Shoaib Malik has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Shoaib Malik has 158 at 39.2.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Shoaib Malik?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Shoaib Malik has 1,898 in 35 (average 35.1).
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