Searching "Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jasprit Bumrah" usually means you want a straight answer: who is better right now, and who should you captain in fantasy cricket? This guide summarises what matters, then links to CricketDream's live head-to-head comparison with full career numbers across formats.
Quick answer: who is better?
There is no single winner across every format and role. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah are two of India's finest T20 seamers. The fair comparison splits T20I, ODI, Test (where applicable) and recent IPL form, then weighs what you actually need: runs, wickets, strike rate or fantasy points.
What to compare before picking a captain
- Recent form (last 5–10 innings) vs career average
- Strike rate / economy in the format you are playing fantasy for
- Venue and opposition if the match is today
- Role ceiling: an opener faces more balls; a bowler peaks on wicket hauls
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jasprit Bumrah: international numbers side by side
Career figures are up to 2026-07-16, taken from completed international matches only.
T20I record
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 87 T20Is and Jasprit Bumrah 100. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 runs at 8.4 (strike rate 71.3), against 12 at 2.0 (66.7) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 90 wickets and Jasprit Bumrah 126; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
ODI record
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 121 ODIs and Jasprit Bumrah 91. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 73.9), against 111 at 9.3 (64.9) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 141 wickets at an economy of 5.10 and Jasprit Bumrah 151; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
Test record
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and Jasprit Bumrah 52. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 22.1 (strike rate 45.1), against 348 at 6.6 (41.3) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 63 wickets at an economy of 2.95 and Jasprit Bumrah 234 at 2.77; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better: Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Open the live comparison at /compare/bhuvneshwar-kumar-vs-jasprit-bumrah for side-by-side T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats. Numbers update from CricketDream's player database, use the format tabs to see who leads in the discipline you care about.
Who should I captain in fantasy: Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Captain the player with the higher ceiling for today's format and venue. If one is an all-rounder with bat-and-ball points, they often outscore a pure batter on a helpful pitch. Check the compare page's IPL fantasy averages when the match is a franchise game.
Who has more T20I runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more T20I runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 in 87 matches (average 8.4) and Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 (average 2.0).
Who has taken more T20I wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 90 at an average of 23.1 and Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at 18.2.
Who has more ODI runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more ODI runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 in 121 matches (average 14.2) and Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 (average 9.3).
Who has the better ODI strike rate?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar scores faster in ODIs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes at 73.9 and Jasprit Bumrah at 64.9.
Who has taken more ODI wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 141 at an average of 34.9 and Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at 23.7.
Who has more Test runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more Test runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 in 21 matches (average 22.1) and Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 (average 6.6).
Who has taken more Test wickets, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Jasprit Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 63 at an average of 26.1 and Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at 19.8.
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