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Ajantha Mendis vs Jasprit Bumrah — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Ajantha Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Ajantha Mendis leads on T20I batting (8 runs, avg 2.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ajantha Mendis () has 8 T20I runs at avg 2.7 in 39 matches. Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Ajantha Mendis
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Ajantha Mendis
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
32.1
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Ajantha Mendis
VS
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
T20I Career Overview
39Matches100
🏏 Batting
8Runs12
2.67Batting Avg2.00
36.36Strike Rate66.67
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴0
4*
Best Score
7
🎳 Bowling
66Wickets126
14.42Bowling Avg18.21
6.45Economy Rate—
25-Wkt Hauls0
6/8
Best Figures
4/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ajantha Mendis vs Jasprit Bumrah — 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
StatisticAjantha MendisJasprit Bumrah
Matches020
Avg fantasy points026
Best fantasy score074
Runs025
Strike rate0.0166.7
Fours04
Sixes01
Highest score020
Wickets011
Economy rate0.007.06
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches03
Total dismissals03
International career — T20I
StatisticAjantha MendisJasprit Bumrah
Matches39100
Runs812
Batting average2.672.00
Strike rate36.466.7
Wickets66126
Bowling average14.4218.21
Economy rate6.45—
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ajantha Mendis has played 39 T20Is and Jasprit Bumrah 100. Ajantha Mendis has 8 runs at 2.7 (strike rate 36.4), against 12 at 2.0 (66.7) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 66 wickets at an economy of 6.45 and Jasprit Bumrah 126; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Ajantha Mendis has played 87 ODIs and Jasprit Bumrah 91. Ajantha Mendis has 188 runs at 8.2 (strike rate 71.5), against 111 at 9.3 (64.9) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Ajantha Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 152 wickets at an economy of 4.80 and Jasprit Bumrah 151; Ajantha Mendis has more wickets.

Test. Ajantha Mendis has played 19 Tests and Jasprit Bumrah 52. Ajantha Mendis has 213 runs at 16.4 (strike rate 46.8), against 348 at 6.6 (41.3) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 70 wickets at an economy of 3.09 and Jasprit Bumrah 234 at 2.77; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ajantha Mendis
Evenly matched
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ajantha Mendis
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ajantha Mendis vs Jasprit Bumrah — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ajantha Mendis has scored 8 T20I runs in 39 matches at an average of 2.67. He has also taken 66 T20I wickets at an average of 14.42 with an economy of 6.45.

T20I career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 2.00. He has also taken 126 T20I wickets at an average of 18.21.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger pick with an average of 26 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 — Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Based on recent data, Jasprit Bumrah has the edge with a higher average of 26 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ajantha Mendis vs Jasprit Bumrah — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jasprit Bumrah is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 26 pts per game with a best score of 74 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 — Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate this season (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ajantha Mendis and Jasprit Bumrah?

Ajantha Mendis costs 8 Cr and Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 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 Ajantha Mendis and Jasprit Bumrah won?

Ajantha Mendis has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I runs: Ajantha Mendis has 8 in 39 matches (average 2.7) and Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 (average 2.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Ajantha Mendis has 66 at an average of 14.4 and Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at 18.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Ajantha Mendis has more ODI runs: Ajantha Mendis has 188 in 87 matches (average 8.2) and Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 (average 9.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Ajantha Mendis scores faster in ODIs: Ajantha Mendis strikes at 71.5 and Jasprit Bumrah at 64.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Ajantha Mendis has more ODI wickets: Ajantha Mendis has 152 at an average of 21.9 and Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at 23.7.

Who has more Test runs, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test runs: Ajantha Mendis has 213 in 19 matches (average 16.4) and Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 (average 6.6).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Ajantha Mendis or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Ajantha Mendis has 70 at an average of 34.8 and Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at 19.8.
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