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Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine?

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. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 155 T20I runs at avg 11.1 in 48 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
🏏
Sunil Narine
💜 KKR · 8.5 cr
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sunil Narine
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
71
Best FP
66.9
Pts/Cr
40
Total Runs
15
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
26 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Sunil Narine
T20I Career Overview
159Matches48
🏏 Batting
4231Runs155
32.05Batting Avg11.07
140.89Strike Rate112.32
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries0
205Sixes 🔴5
121*
Best Score
30
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets48
113.00Bowling Avg21.73
9.97Economy Rate6.04
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
4/12
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine · 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 SharmaSunil Narine
Matches2013
Avg fantasy points7044
Best fantasy score21471
Runs83040
Strike rate119.1125.0
Fours812
Sixes454
Half-centuries (50+)40
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13824
Wickets015
Economy rate0.006.65
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches103
Total dismissals113
International career · T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaSunil Narine
Matches15948
Runs4231155
Batting average32.0511.07
Strike rate140.9112.3
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)320
Wickets148
Bowling average113.0021.73
Economy rate9.976.04

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Sunil Narine 48. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 155 at 11.1 (112.3) for Sunil Narine, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Sunil Narine 0. Fifties: 32 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Sunil Narine 48 at 6.04; Sunil Narine has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Sunil Narine 65. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 363 at 11.0 (82.3) for Sunil Narine, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Sunil Narine 0. Fifties: 63 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Sunil Narine 92 at 4.10; Sunil Narine has more wickets.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Sunil Narine 6. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 40 at 8.0 (43.5) for Sunil Narine, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Sunil Narine 0. Fifties: 18 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Sunil Narine 21 at 3.09; Sunil Narine has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Sunil Narine
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sunil Narine
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 →

🧠Quick quiz: Rohit Sharma and Sunil Narine

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine · 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: Sunil Narine has scored 155 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 11.07. He has also taken 48 T20I wickets at an average of 21.73 with an economy of 6.04.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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 Sunil Narine?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 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 Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine has the superior batting strike rate this season (125.0), 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 Sunil Narine?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Sunil Narine costs 8.5 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 Rohit Sharma and Sunil Narine won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine 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 Kolkata Knight Riders. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Sunil Narine has 155 in 48 (average 11.1).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Rohit Sharma scores faster in T20Is: Rohit Sharma strikes at 140.9 and Sunil Narine at 112.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Sunil Narine has 363 in 65 (average 11.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Sunil Narine has 92 at 25.9.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Sunil Narine?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Sunil Narine has 40 in 6 (average 8.0).
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