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Abhishek Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage?

Abhishek Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Abhishek Sharma leads on T20I batting (1,926 runs, avg 32.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
76
Avg Pts
224
Best FP
282.0
Pts/Cr
654
Total Runs
5
Total Wkts
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Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
77
Avg Pts
147
Best FP
154.2
Pts/Cr
310
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
VS
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
T20I Career Overview
62Matches16
🏏 Batting
1926Runs137
32.64Batting Avg19.57
—Strike Rate113.22
3Centuries0
13Half-Centuries0
104Sixes 🔴3
135
Best Score
43
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets19
22.83Bowling Avg22.68
8.47Economy Rate7.24
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/17
Best Figures
3/9
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Abhishek Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticAbhishek SharmaDunith Wellalage
Matches2017
Avg fantasy points7677
Best fantasy score224147
Runs654310
Strike rate213.0128.1
Fours6129
Sixes5012
Half-centuries (50+)51
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10856
Wickets522
Economy rate7.917.33
Best spell (wkts)33
Catches108
Total dismissals108
International career — T20I
StatisticAbhishek SharmaDunith Wellalage
Matches6216
Runs1926137
Batting average32.6419.57
Strike rate—113.2
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)130
Wickets1219
Bowling average22.8322.68
Economy rate8.477.24

📋 Format by format

T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Dunith Wellalage 16. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 137 at 19.6 (113.2) for Dunith Wellalage, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Dunith Wellalage 0. Fifties: 13 and 0. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Dunith Wellalage 19 at 7.24; Dunith Wellalage has more wickets.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Abhishek Sharma has scored 1,926 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 32.64, with 3 centuries. He has also taken 12 T20I wickets at an average of 22.83 with an economy of 8.47.

T20I career: Dunith Wellalage has scored 137 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 19.57. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.68 with an economy of 7.24.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dunith Wellalage is the stronger pick with an average of 77 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage?

Based on recent data, Dunith Wellalage has the edge with a higher average of 77 fantasy points per game. Abhishek Sharma leads in runs scored (654 runs). Overall Dunith Wellalage is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Abhishek Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dunith Wellalage is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 77 pts per game with a best score of 224 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage?

Abhishek Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (213.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Abhishek Sharma and Dunith Wellalage?

Abhishek Sharma costs 9 Cr and Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Abhishek Sharma and Dunith Wellalage won?

Abhishek Sharma has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Dunith Wellalage has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Dunith Wellalage is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage?

Abhishek Sharma has more T20I runs: Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 in 62 matches (average 32.6) and Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 (average 19.6).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Abhishek Sharma or Dunith Wellalage?

Dunith Wellalage has more T20I wickets: Abhishek Sharma has 12 at an average of 22.8 and Dunith Wellalage has 19 at 22.7.
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