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Rohit Sharma vs Vijay Shankar — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Rohit Sharma or Vijay Shankar?

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. Vijay Shankar (Dublin Guardians) has 101 T20I runs at avg 25.3 in 9 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
🏏
Vijay Shankar
🛡️ DG · 8.5 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
🏏
Vijay Shankar
🛡️ Dublin Guardians
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
41
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
67.8
Pts/Cr
294
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
38 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Rohit Sharma
VS
🏏 Vijay Shankar
T20I Career Overview
159Matches9
🏏 Batting
4231Runs101
32.05Batting Avg25.25
140.89Strike Rate138.36
5Centuries0
32Half-Centuries0
205Sixes 🔴5
121*
Best Score
43
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets5
113.00Bowling Avg38.20
9.97Economy Rate9.10
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/22
Best Figures
2/32
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rohit Sharma vs Vijay Shankar — 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 SharmaVijay Shankar
Matches1914
Avg fantasy points7941
Best fantasy score214125
Runs885294
Strike rate126.2144.8
Fours8523
Sixes4913
Half-centuries (50+)51
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13867
Wickets01
Economy rate0.0010.18
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches97
Total dismissals97
International career — T20I
StatisticRohit SharmaVijay Shankar
Matches1599
Runs4231101
Batting average32.0525.25
Strike rate140.9138.4
Centuries (100+)50
Half-centuries (50+)320
Wickets15
Bowling average113.0038.20
Economy rate9.979.10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Vijay Shankar 9. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 101 at 25.3 (138.4) for Vijay Shankar, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Vijay Shankar 0. Fifties: 32 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 1 wickets at an economy of 9.97 and Vijay Shankar 5 at 9.10; Vijay Shankar has more wickets.

ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Vijay Shankar 12. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 223 at 31.9 for Vijay Shankar, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Vijay Shankar 0. Fifties: 63 and 0. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Vijay Shankar 4 at 5.41; Rohit Sharma 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
🏏 Vijay Shankar
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Vijay Shankar
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rohit Sharma vs Vijay Shankar — 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: Vijay Shankar has scored 101 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 25.25. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 38.20 with an economy of 9.10.

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 Vijay Shankar?

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 Vijay Shankar — 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 Vijay Shankar?

Vijay Shankar has the superior batting strike rate this season (144.8), 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 Vijay Shankar?

Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 Cr and Vijay Shankar 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 Vijay Shankar won?

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

Should I pick Rohit Sharma or Vijay Shankar 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 Dublin Guardians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Rohit Sharma or Vijay Shankar?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 matches (average 32.0) and Vijay Shankar has 101 in 9 (average 25.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Rohit Sharma or Vijay Shankar?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 matches (average 49.3) and Vijay Shankar has 223 in 12 (average 31.9).
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