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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jofra Archer: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Jofra Archer has the edge on the headline numbers: Jofra Archer leads on T20I batting (129 runs, avg 11.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 67 T20I runs at avg 8.4 in 87 matches. Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jofra Archer · 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 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Jofra Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 50 | 64 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 164 |
| Runs | 40 | 106 |
| Strike rate | 133.3 | 93.8 |
| Fours | 4 | 6 |
| Sixes | 1 | 6 |
| Highest score | 15 | 32 |
| Wickets | 29 | 32 |
| Economy rate | 8.62 | 5.61 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 5 |
| Catches | 2 | 5 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 7 |
| Statistic | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Jofra Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 87 | 51 |
| Runs | 67 | 129 |
| Batting average | 8.38 | 11.73 |
| Strike rate | 71.3 | 150.0 |
| Wickets | 90 | 68 |
| Bowling average | 23.10 | 23.00 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 87 T20Is and Jofra Archer 51. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 runs at 8.4 (strike rate 71.3), against 129 at 11.7 (150.0) for Jofra Archer, so Jofra Archer has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 90 wickets and Jofra Archer 68; Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more wickets.
ODI. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 121 ODIs and Jofra Archer 42. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 73.9), against 221 at 17.0 (119.5) for Jofra Archer, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 141 wickets at an economy of 5.10 and Jofra Archer 71; Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more wickets.
Test. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and Jofra Archer 23. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 22.1 (strike rate 45.1), against 364 at 12.1 for Jofra Archer, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 63 wickets at an economy of 2.95 and Jofra Archer 83; Jofra Archer has more wickets.
International numbers up to 27 August 2026.
Did you know: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- He took a wicket with his first ball in ODI cricket, against Pakistan in December 2012.
- He is the only bowler whose first wicket in all three formats was bowled.
- He won the IPL Purple Cap in 2016 and 2017, the first bowler to win it in consecutive seasons.
- He was the leading wicket-taker at the 2022 Asia Cup with 11.
🧠Quick quiz: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jofra Archer
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- 1. What happened with Bhuvneshwar's first ball in ODI cricket?
- 2. In which two seasons did Bhuvneshwar win the IPL Purple Cap?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jofra Archer · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored 67 T20I runs in 87 matches at an average of 8.38. He has also taken 90 T20I wickets at an average of 23.10.
T20I career: Jofra Archer has scored 129 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 11.73. He has also taken 68 T20I wickets at an average of 23.00.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jofra Archer is the stronger pick with an average of 64 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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