Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 6–14 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Brian Lara's 40.17.
In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma leads with an average of 48.95 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a significant gap of 8.78 runs per dismissal. Rohit Sharma leads on total ODI runs (11,895 vs 10,405). Rohit Sharma's 34 ODI centuries to Brian Lara's 19 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Rohit Sharma holds the edge — averaging 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Rohit Sharma's IPL numbers (7,329 runs at SR 132.92) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Rohit Sharma leads on international wickets (12 vs 4 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Rohit Sharma takes this comparison 6–14 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 48.95 versus 40.17 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma leads 6–14 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma leads in more batting categories overall, while Brian Lara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Rohit Sharma holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.95 with 11895 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Rohit Sharma has also scored more ODI centuries (34 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Rohit Sharma's 40.58 — a significant gap of 12.31 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 0).
Rohit Sharma has IPL data (7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Rohit Sharma has taken 12 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Brian Lara has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.47 vs 7.605).
Brian Lara records their highest batting average in Tests (52.89), while Rohit Sharma records their highest batting average in ODIs (48.95), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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