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Ryan Rickelton vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton leads on T20I batting (741 runs, avg 28.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
172.9
Pts/Cr
756
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Sam Curran
7 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
29Matches80
🏏 Batting
741Runs744
28.50Batting Avg21.26
—Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
4Half-Centuries2
38Sixes 🔴32
77*
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets73
—Bowling Avg26.90
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ryan Rickelton vs Sam Curran — 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
StatisticRyan RickeltonSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points7279
Best fantasy score217171
Runs756463
Strike rate161.2110.0
Fours5838
Sixes5113
Half-centuries (50+)52
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score123111
Wickets019
Economy rate0.007.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches117
Total dismissals128
International career — T20I
StatisticRyan RickeltonSam Curran
Matches2980
Runs741744
Batting average28.5021.26
Strike rate—129.8
Half-centuries (50+)42
Wickets073
Bowling average—26.90

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ryan Rickelton has played 29 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Ryan Rickelton has 741 runs at 28.5, against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. Sam Curran also bowls: 73 wickets, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Ryan Rickelton has played 19 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Ryan Rickelton has 552 runs at 32.5, against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 1, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 2 and 2. Sam Curran also bowls: 43 wickets at an economy of 6.08, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Ryan Rickelton has played 15 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Ryan Rickelton has 897 runs at 37.4 (strike rate 52.9), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Ryan Rickelton 2, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 1 and 3. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ryan Rickelton
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ryan Rickelton vs Sam Curran — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.

T20I career: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran 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 — Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (756 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ryan Rickelton vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 — Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate this season (161.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ryan Rickelton and Sam Curran?

Ryan Rickelton costs 9 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Ryan Rickelton and Sam Curran won?

Ryan Rickelton has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Sam Curran has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Mumbai Indians are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 matches (average 28.5) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 matches (average 32.5) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has more Test runs, Ryan Rickelton or Sam Curran?

Ryan Rickelton has more Test runs: Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 matches (average 37.4) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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