Irfan Pathan vs Rohit Sharma
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Irfan Pathan vs Rohit Sharma: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 0–20 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Rohit Sharma averages 40.58 compared to Irfan Pathan's 31.57.
In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma leads with an average of 48.95 versus Irfan Pathan's 23.39 — a massive gap of 25.56 runs per dismissal. Rohit Sharma leads on total ODI runs (11,895 vs 1,544). Rohit Sharma's 34 ODI centuries to Irfan Pathan's 0 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 Irfan Pathan averages 24.57 at SR 119.45. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma leads with 7,329 runs versus 1,139 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Irfan Pathan leads on international wickets (301 vs 12 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 0–20 across batting categories. A higher Test average (40.58 vs 31.57) and ODI average (48.95 vs 23.39) mean Rohit Sharma leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Irfan Pathan vs Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma leads 0–20 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (40.58) and ODI cricket (48.95).
Rohit Sharma holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.95 with 11895 runs, compared to Irfan Pathan's average of 23.39 and 1544 runs. Rohit Sharma has also scored more ODI centuries (34 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Rohit Sharma averages 40.58 versus Irfan Pathan's 31.57 — a significant gap of 9.01 runs per dismissal. Rohit Sharma has accumulated 4,301 Test runs including 12 centuries.
In T20Is, Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9, while Irfan Pathan averages 24.57 at a strike rate of 119.45. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 119.45).
Rohit Sharma leads in IPL run-scoring with 7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92, compared to Irfan Pathan's 1,139 runs. Rohit Sharma also leads in IPL sixes (323 vs 37), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Irfan Pathan has taken 301 international wickets compared to Rohit Sharma's 12. Irfan Pathan has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.65 vs 7.605).
Irfan Pathan records their highest batting average in Tests (31.57), while Rohit Sharma records their highest batting average in ODIs (48.95), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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