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Rohit Sharma vs Umar Gul: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Umar Gul?

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. Umar Gul (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 165 T20I runs at avg 9.2 in 60 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
🏏
Umar Gul
💜 KKR · 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
🏏
Umar Gul
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
BOWL
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
🏏 Umar Gul
T20I Career Overview
159Matches60
🏏 Batting
4231Runs165
32.05Batting Avg9.17
140.89Strike Rate105.77
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries0
205Sixes 🔴10
121*
Best Score
32
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets85
113.00Bowling Avg16.96
9.97Economy Rate7.19
05-Wkt Hauls2
1/22
Best Figures
5/6
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Umar Gul — 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 SharmaUmar Gul
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 SharmaUmar Gul
Matches15960
Runs4231165
Batting average32.059.17
Strike rate140.9105.8
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)320
Wickets185
Bowling average113.0016.96
Economy rate9.977.19
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Umar Gul 60. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 165 at 9.2 (105.8) for Umar Gul, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Umar Gul 0. Fifties: 32 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Umar Gul 85 at 7.19; Umar Gul has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Umar Gul 130. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 457 at 9.7 (71.2) for Umar Gul, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Umar Gul 0. Fifties: 63 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Umar Gul 179 at 5.20; Umar Gul has more wickets.

Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Umar Gul 47. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 577 at 9.9 (47.9) for Umar Gul, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Umar Gul 0. Fifties: 18 and 1. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 2 wickets at an economy of 3.51 and Umar Gul 163 at 3.47; Umar Gul 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
🏏 Umar Gul
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Umar Gul
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Umar Gul — 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: Umar Gul has scored 165 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.17. He has also taken 85 T20I wickets at an average of 16.96 with an economy of 7.19.

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 Umar Gul?

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 Umar Gul — 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 Umar Gul?

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 Umar Gul?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Umar Gul 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 Umar Gul won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Umar Gul 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 Umar Gul?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Umar Gul has 165 in 60 (average 9.2).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Rohit Sharma scores faster in T20Is: Rohit Sharma strikes at 140.9 and Umar Gul at 105.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Umar Gul?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Umar Gul has 457 in 130 (average 9.7).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rohit Sharma or Umar Gul?

Umar Gul has more ODI wickets: Rohit Sharma has 9 at an average of 59.2 and Umar Gul has 179 at 29.4.

Who has more Test runs, Rohit Sharma or Umar Gul?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 matches (average 40.6) and Umar Gul has 577 in 47 (average 9.9).
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