Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - comparing their stats after 16 ODIs

As per some recent media reports, Ishan Kishan is likely to replace Rishabh Pant as keeper-batter for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which will be played at home from January 11 to January 18. Pant was part of the Indian team for the ODIs against South Africa, but did not play any of the matches. In fact, his last one-dayer for India was back in August 2024.

As for Kishan, he has been picked in the Indian team for the T20Is against New Zealand as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. He has made a comeback on a basis of some stellar performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and also scored a stunning ton in Jharkhand's opening match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Apart from Kishan, there are also talks of Jitesh Sharma being picked for the ODIs.

Rather surprisingly, there is no chatter around Sanju Samson with regard to the one-day format despite his impressive record. Samson has featured in 16 one-dayers so far. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of Kishan after the latter had also played the same number of one-day matches.

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Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Who has more runs and a better average after 16 ODIs?

In 16 ODIs, Samson has scored 510 runs at an impressive average of 56.66 (five not outs). The Kerala stumper has 238 runs in six ODIs against South Africa at an average of 119. He has also scored 132 runs in five ODIs against West Indies (average 33) and 46 runs in one ODI game against Sri Lanka.

After 16 ODIs, Kishan had 617 runs to his name at an average of 44.07. Of his runs, 210 came in one innings against Bangladesh. The left-hander had also scored 135 runs in three matches against West Indies at an average of 45 and 123 runs in three matches against South Africa at an average of 41.

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Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Who has a better strike rate after 16 ODIs?

Having played 16 ODIs, Samson has a strike rate of 99.60. The 31-year-old has a strike rate of 99.16 in five innings against South Africa and 97.05 in five innings against West Indies. Also, he has a strike rate of 111.53 in two innings against Zimbabwe and 100 in one innings against Sri Lanka.

After 16 ODIs, Kishan had a strike rate of 106.01. He had a strike rate of 63.82 in three innings against New Zealand and 88.48 in three innings against South Africa. Further, the southpaw had a strike rate of 130.43 in two innings against Sri Lanka and 98.54 in three innings against West Indies.

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Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Who has more runs 50-plus scores after 16 ODIs?

In 16 ODIs, Samson has notched up four 50-plus scores - one century and three half-centuries. His best of 108 was registered against South Africa in Paarl in December 2023. The 114-ball knock featured six fours and three sixes. However, Samson hasn't played an ODI for India since. Of his three fifties, two have come against West Indies and one against South Africa.

(Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Batting stats comparison after 16 ODIs)

After 16 ODIs, Kishan had six 50-plus scores - one ton and five fifties. His best of 210 came off 131 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram in December 2022. The brilliant knock featured 24 fours and 10 sixes. Of his five fifties, two came against West Indies and one each against South Africa, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

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Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Who has a better record in wins after 16 ODIs?

Samson has featured in 11 ODIs that India have won. In winning causes, he has scored 321 runs, averaging 64.20 at a strike rate of 99.38. His stats include one hundred and two fifties. In five ODIs that India have lost, he has scored 189 runs, averaging 47.25 at a strike rate of 100, with one half-century.

(Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan - Batting stats comparison in wins after 16 ODIs)

Of his first 16 ODIs, Kishan was part of 14 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 542 runs at an average of 45.16 and a strike rate of 110.61, with one hundred and four fifties. In two one-dayers that India lost, he had 75 runs at an average of 37.50 and a strike rate of 81.52, with one half-century.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert