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Rohit Sharma vs Taijul Islam: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I bowling (1 wickets, avg 113.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Taijul Islam (Bangladesh) has 0 T20I runs in 1 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
🏏
Taijul Islam
🇧🇩 BAN · 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
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Taijul Islam
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
243
Best FP
51.0
Pts/Cr
52
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Taijul Islam
T20I Career Overview
159Matches1
🏏 Batting
4231Runs0
32.05Batting Avg—
140.89Strike Rate—
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries0
205Sixes 🔴0
121*
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets1
113.00Bowling Avg26.00
9.97Economy Rate8.67
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
1/26
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Taijul Islam · 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 SharmaTaijul Islam
Matches195
Avg fantasy points7982
Best fantasy score214243
Runs88552
Strike rate126.252.0
Fours855
Sixes491
Half-centuries (50+)50
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13817
Wickets011
Economy rate0.002.94
Best spell (wkts)07
Catches91
Total dismissals91
International career · T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaTaijul Islam
Matches1591
Runs42310
Batting average32.05—
Strike rate140.9—
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)320
Wickets11
Bowling average113.0026.00
Economy rate9.978.67

📋 Format by format

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

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Taijul Islam 20. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 110 at 10.0 for Taijul Islam, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Taijul Islam 0. Fifties: 63 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Taijul Islam 31; Taijul Islam has more wickets.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Taijul Islam 60. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 920 at 10.2 for Taijul Islam, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Taijul Islam 0. Fifties: 18 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Taijul Islam 270; Taijul Islam has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Taijul Islam
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched, so consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

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 Taijul Islam

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  2. 2. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Taijul Islam · 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: He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 26.00 with an economy of 8.67.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Taijul Islam is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 Taijul Islam?

Based on recent data, Taijul Islam has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Taijul Islam is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rohit Sharma vs Taijul Islam: who is a better fantasy captain?

Taijul Islam is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 243 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 Taijul Islam?

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 Taijul Islam?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Taijul Islam 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 Taijul Islam won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Taijul Islam 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 Bangladesh. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Taijul Islam has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Taijul Islam has 110 in 20 (average 10.0).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam?

Taijul Islam has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Taijul Islam has 31 at 26.0.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Taijul Islam?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Taijul Islam has 920 in 60 (average 10.2).
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