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Asitha Fernando vs Axar Patel: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Axar Patel has the edge on the headline numbers: Axar Patel leads on T20I bowling (93 wickets, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka) has 11 T20I runs in 7 matches. Axar Patel (India) has 700 T20I runs at avg 18.4 in 91 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Asitha Fernando vs Axar Patel · 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).
| Statistic | Asitha Fernando | Axar Patel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 56 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 179 | 94 |
| Runs | 23 | 94 |
| Strike rate | 33.3 | 91.3 |
| Fours | 3 | 7 |
| Sixes | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 7 | 24 |
| Wickets | 33 | 19 |
| Economy rate | 5.84 | 7.35 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 2 |
| Catches | 6 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 11 |
| Statistic | Asitha Fernando | Axar Patel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 91 |
| Runs | 11 | 700 |
| Batting average | — | 18.42 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 1 |
| Wickets | 4 | 93 |
| Bowling average | 0.00 | 21.30 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Asitha Fernando has played 7 T20Is and Axar Patel 91. Asitha Fernando has 11 runs, against 700 at 18.4 for Axar Patel, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Asitha Fernando has 4 wickets and Axar Patel 93; Axar Patel has more wickets.
ODI. Asitha Fernando has played 31 ODIs and Axar Patel 71. Asitha Fernando has 7 runs, against 858 at 23.2 for Axar Patel, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Asitha Fernando has 39 wickets and Axar Patel 75; Axar Patel has more wickets.
Test. Asitha Fernando has played 28 Tests and Axar Patel 15. Asitha Fernando has 59 runs, against 688 at 34.4 for Axar Patel, so Axar Patel has scored more. With the ball, Asitha Fernando has 97 wickets and Axar Patel 57 at 2.51; Asitha Fernando has more wickets.
International numbers up to 15 August 2026.
Did you know: Axar Patel
- He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 15 June 2014.
- On Test debut against England in February 2021 he took seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
- He was the ninth Indian bowler to take five wickets in an innings on Test debut.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
🧠Quick quiz: Asitha Fernando and Axar Patel
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- 1. Against which team did Axar take seven wickets on Test debut?
- 2. Where does Axar rank among Indians with a five-for on Test debut?
Asitha Fernando vs Axar Patel · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: He has also taken 4 T20I wickets.
T20I career: Axar Patel has scored 700 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 18.42, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 93 T20I wickets at an average of 21.30.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Asitha Fernando 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.
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