Rohit Sharma vs Kumar Sangakkara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Rohit Sharma vs Kumar Sangakkara: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 13–7 across batting categories, holding a clear advantage — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99.
In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma leads with an average of 48.95 versus Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99 — a meaningful difference of 6.96 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara leads on total ODI runs (14,234 vs 11,895). Rohit Sharma's 34 ODI centuries to Kumar Sangakkara's 25 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge — averaging 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at SR 140.9. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma leads with 7,329 runs versus 1,687 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Rohit Sharma adds 12 international wickets to their batting record — an all-round dimension that Kumar Sangakkara does not match. In matches where the pitch assists bowlers, this can be decisive.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Rohit Sharma leads in most categories. The ODI record is the clearest differentiator — Rohit Sharma's average of 48.95 versus Kumar Sangakkara's 41.99 is a meaningful difference that compounds over a long career. Kumar Sangakkara does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Rohit Sharma vs Kumar Sangakkara
Rohit Sharma leads 13–7 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma leads in more batting categories overall, while Kumar Sangakkara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Rohit Sharma holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.95 with 11895 runs, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's average of 41.99 and 14234 runs. Rohit Sharma has also scored more ODI centuries (34 vs 25).
In Test cricket, Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 versus Rohit Sharma's 40.58 — a massive gap of 16.56 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated 12,400 Test runs including 38 centuries.
In T20Is, Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 119.56).
Rohit Sharma leads in IPL run-scoring with 7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92, compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 1,687 runs. Rohit Sharma also leads in IPL sixes (323 vs 27), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Rohit Sharma has taken 12 international wickets across formats, while Kumar Sangakkara has limited or no bowling records.
Rohit Sharma records their highest batting average in ODIs (48.95), while Kumar Sangakkara records their highest batting average in Tests (57.14), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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