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Arshdeep Singh vs Eshan Malinga: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh has the edge on the headline numbers: Arshdeep Singh leads on T20I batting (101 runs, avg 6.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Arshdeep Singh (India) has 101 T20I runs at avg 6.3 in 86 matches. Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 5 T20I runs at avg 5.0 in 11 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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Arshdeep Singh
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Arshdeep Singh
🇮🇳 India
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
165.0
Pts/Cr
60
Total Runs
26
Total Wkts
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Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
166
Best FP
201.1
Pts/Cr
30
Total Runs
30
Total Wkts
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⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Arshdeep Singh
VS
🏏 Eshan Malinga
T20I Career Overview
86Matches11
🏏 Batting
101Runs5
6.31Batting Avg5.00
99.02Strike Rate50.00
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
3Sixes 🔴0
12
Best Score
3*
🎳 Bowling
129Wickets9
20.13Bowling Avg34.67
8.63Economy Rate9.22
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/51
Best Figures
2/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Arshdeep Singh vs Eshan Malinga — 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
StatisticArshdeep SinghEshan Malinga
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5256
Best fantasy score129166
Runs6030
Strike rate125.081.1
Fours43
Sixes21
Highest score1514
Wickets2630
Economy rate8.328.58
Best spell (wkts)34
Catches75
Total dismissals96
International career — T20I
StatisticArshdeep SinghEshan Malinga
Matches8611
Runs1015
Batting average6.315.00
Strike rate99.050.0
Wickets1299
Bowling average20.1334.67
Economy rate8.639.22
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Arshdeep Singh has played 86 T20Is and Eshan Malinga 11. Arshdeep Singh has 101 runs at 6.3 (strike rate 99.0), against 5 at 5.0 (50.0) for Eshan Malinga, so Arshdeep Singh has scored more. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh has 129 wickets at an economy of 8.63 and Eshan Malinga 9 at 9.22; Arshdeep Singh has more wickets.

ODI. Arshdeep Singh has played 16 ODIs and Eshan Malinga 7. Arshdeep Singh has 71 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 122.4), against 14 at 4.7 (25.4) for Eshan Malinga, so Arshdeep Singh has scored more. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh has 25 wickets at an economy of 5.53 and Eshan Malinga 4 at 6.03; Arshdeep Singh has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

Arshdeep Singh vs Eshan Malinga — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 101 T20I runs in 86 matches at an average of 6.31. He has also taken 129 T20I wickets at an average of 20.13 with an economy of 8.63.

T20I career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Eshan Malinga is the stronger pick with an average of 56 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 — Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Based on recent data, Eshan Malinga has the edge with a higher average of 56 fantasy points per game. Arshdeep Singh leads in runs scored (60 runs). Overall Eshan Malinga is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Arshdeep Singh vs Eshan Malinga — who is a better fantasy captain?

Eshan Malinga is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 56 pts per game with a best score of 166 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 — Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh has the superior batting strike rate this season (125.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Arshdeep Singh and Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh costs 9 Cr and Eshan Malinga costs 9 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 Arshdeep Singh and Eshan Malinga won?

Arshdeep Singh has won 1 Man of the Match award and Eshan Malinga has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Eshan Malinga 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh has more T20I runs: Arshdeep Singh has 101 in 86 matches (average 6.3) and Eshan Malinga has 5 in 11 (average 5.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh has more T20I wickets: Arshdeep Singh has 129 at an average of 20.1 and Eshan Malinga has 9 at 34.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Arshdeep Singh or Eshan Malinga?

Arshdeep Singh has more ODI runs: Arshdeep Singh has 71 in 16 matches (average 10.1) and Eshan Malinga has 14 in 7 (average 4.7).
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