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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 61. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ GT · 9.5 cr
🏏
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
169
Best FP
108.1
Pts/Cr
34
Total Runs
28
Total Wkts
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Sai Sudharsan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
184
Best FP
153.5
Pts/Cr
803
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
20 higher avg pts · 184 best fantasy score
🏏 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
VS
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
T20I Career Overview
87Matches1
🏏 Batting
67Runs0
8.38Batting Avg—
71.28Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴0
16
Best Score
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🎳 Bowling
90Wickets0
23.10Bowling Avg—
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/4
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sai Sudharsan — 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
StatisticBhuvneshwar KumarSai Sudharsan
Matches1618
Avg fantasy points6181
Best fantasy score169184
Runs34803
Strike rate130.8143.1
Fours388
Sixes130
Half-centuries (50+)09
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score15100
Wickets280
Economy rate7.950.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches18
Total dismissals29
International career — T20I
StatisticBhuvneshwar KumarSai Sudharsan
Matches871
Runs670
Batting average8.38—
Strike rate71.3—
Wickets900
Bowling average23.10—
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 87 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 runs at 8.4 (strike rate 71.3), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 90 wickets, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 121 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 73.9), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 141 wickets at an economy of 5.10, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has played 21 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 runs at 22.1 (strike rate 45.1), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Bhuvneshwar Kumar has scored more. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowls: 63 wickets at an economy of 2.95, while Sai Sudharsan has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 22 November 2025.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
✓ More wickets
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sai Sudharsan
81 avg pts · 184 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Captaining Sai Sudharsan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sai Sudharsan — 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.

Sai Sudharsan does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick with an average of 81 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 IPL 2026 stats — Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Sai Sudharsan has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Sai Sudharsan leads in runs scored (803 runs). Overall Sai Sudharsan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sai Sudharsan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sai Sudharsan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 184 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 — Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (143.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sai Sudharsan?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar costs 9 Cr and Sai Sudharsan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sai Sudharsan won?

In IPL 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won 1 Man of the Match award and Sai Sudharsan has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sai Sudharsan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more T20I runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 67 in 87 matches (average 8.4) and Sai Sudharsan has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more ODI runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 in 121 matches (average 14.2) and Sai Sudharsan has 127 in 3.

Who has more Test runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Sai Sudharsan?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has more Test runs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 552 in 21 matches (average 22.1) and Sai Sudharsan has 302 in 6.
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