KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - comparing their stats after 73 ODIs

KL Rahul was impressive as both batter and captain in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against South Africa. He was named as leader for the home series after regular captain Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a neck injury he suffered in the first Test against the Proteas in Kolkata. In his absence, Rahul took charge of the side and led them to a 2-1 series win.

The 33-year-old scored 60 off 56 balls in the first ODI in Ranchi. The right-handed batter got off to a slow start, but made up for it in the second half of his innings and ended up slamming two fours and three sixes. In the second ODI in Raipur, the Indian skipper made another crucial contribution, scoring 66* off 43 balls, with the aid of six fours and two sixes.

In this feature, we compare Rahul's ODI stats with those of Shreyas Iyer. Since Shreyas has played 73 one-dayers so far, we compare his stats with those of Rahul after the latter had also played the same number of one-day games.

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KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Who has more runs and a better average after 73 ODIs?

After 73 ODIs, Rahul had 2,743 runs to his name, averaging 50.79 at a strike rate of 88.14. Of his runs, 691 came in 16 ODIs against Australia at an average of 57.58 and a strike rate of 89.50. He had also scored 249 runs in 10 ODIs against England at an average of 31.12, 271 runs in six ODIs against New Zealand (average 67.75) and 309 runs in 11 ODIs against Sri Lanka (average 38.62).

In 73 ODIs, Shreyas has scored 2,917 runs at an average of 47.81 and a strike rate of 99.01. Of his runs, 611 have come in 10 ODIs against New Zealand, averaging 67.88. He has also totaled 391 runs in 15 ODIs against Australia (average 30.07), 507 runs in 10 ODIs against West Indies (average 56.33) and 422 runs in 10 matches against South Africa (average 52.75).

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KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Who has more hundreds after 73 ODIs?

After 73 ODIs, Rahul had seven hundreds and 17 fifties to his name. His best of 112 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in February 2020. He also scored 111* off 106 balls against Pakistan in Colombo in September 2023 and 111 off 118 balls against Sri Lanka in Leeds in the 2019 World Cup.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	2,743	50.79	88.14	112	7	17
Shreyas Iyer	2,917	47.81	99.01	128*	5	23

(KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Batting stats comparison after 73 ODIs)

In 73 ODIs, Shreyas has hit five hundreds and 23 fifties. His best of 128* came off 94 balls against Netherlands in Bengaluru in the 2023 World Cup. The stylish batter also hit 105 off 90 balls against Australia in Indore (September 2023) and 113* off 111 against the Proteas in Ranchi (October 2022).

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KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Who has a better record in wins after 73 ODIs?

After 73 ODIs, Rahul had been part of 49 matches that India had won. In winning causes, he had 1,877 runs at an average of 60.54 and a strike rate of 89.89, with five hundreds and 11 half-centuries. In 23 ODIs that India lost, he had 806 runs at an average of 36.63 and a strike rate of 84.13, with two tons and five fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	49	1,877	60.54	89.89	111*	5	11
Shreyas Iyer	46	2,044	56.77	104.12	128*	4	16

(KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Batting stats comparison in wins after 73 ODIs)

Shreyas has featured in 46 one-dayers that ODIs have won. In winning causes, he has contributed 2,044 runs at an average of 56.77 and a strike rate of 104.12, with four hundreds and 16 fifties. In 22 ODIs that India have lost, he has 787 runs at an average of 35.77, with one ton and seven fifties.

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KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Who has a better record in chases after 73 ODIs?

In 38 ODIs in chases, Rahul had 1,118 runs at an average of 46.58 and a strike rate of 79.29, with two hundreds and eight half-centuries. Batting first, he had 1,625 runs in 35 ODIs at an average of 54.16 and a strike rate of 95.47, with five hundreds and nine half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
KL Rahul	38	1,118	46.58	79.29	111	2	8
Shreyas Iyer	37	1,218	45.11	98.46	113*	1	10

(KL Rahul vs Shreyas Iyer - Batting stats comparison in chases after 73 ODIs)

In 37 ODIs in chases, Shreyas has 1,218 runs at an average of 45.11 and a strike rate of 98.46, with one ton and 10 half-centuries. Batting first, he has 1,699 runs in 36 matches at an average of 49.97 and a strike rate of 99.41, with four centuries and 13 half-centuries.