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Brad Evans vs Eshan Malinga — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans has the edge on the headline numbers: Brad Evans leads on T20I batting (224 runs, avg 13.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Brad Evans (Zimbabwe) has 224 T20I runs at avg 13.2 in 37 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
🏏
Brad Evans
🇿🇼 ZIM · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 SRH · 9 cr
🏏
Brad Evans
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
96
Avg Pts
169
Best FP
215.3
Pts/Cr
333
Total Runs
34
Total Wkts
🏏
Eshan Malinga
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
51
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
183.9
Pts/Cr
32
Total Runs
27
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Brad Evans
45 higher avg pts · 169 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Brad Evans
VS
🏏 Eshan Malinga
T20I Career Overview
37Matches11
🏏 Batting
224Runs5
13.18Batting Avg5.00
128.74Strike Rate50.00
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
14Sixes 🔴0
43
Best Score
3*
🎳 Bowling
54Wickets9
19.59Bowling Avg34.67
8.46Economy Rate9.22
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/16
Best Figures
2/24
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brad Evans 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
StatisticBrad EvansEshan Malinga
Matches1820
Avg fantasy points9651
Best fantasy score169159
Runs33332
Strike rate131.697.0
Fours233
Sixes201
Half-centuries (50+)30
Highest score5814
Wickets3427
Economy rate6.728.83
Best spell (wkts)44
Catches105
Total dismissals105
International career — T20I
StatisticBrad EvansEshan Malinga
Matches3711
Runs2245
Batting average13.185.00
Strike rate128.750.0
Wickets549
Bowling average19.5934.67
Economy rate8.469.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brad Evans has played 37 T20Is and Eshan Malinga 11. Brad Evans has 224 runs at 13.2 (strike rate 128.7), against 5 at 5.0 (50.0) for Eshan Malinga, so Brad Evans has scored more. With the ball, Brad Evans has 54 wickets at an economy of 8.46 and Eshan Malinga 9 at 9.22; Brad Evans has more wickets.

ODI. Brad Evans has played 20 ODIs and Eshan Malinga 7. Brad Evans has 240 runs at 17.1 (strike rate 98.4), against 14 at 4.7 (25.4) for Eshan Malinga, so Brad Evans has scored more. With the ball, Brad Evans has 20 wickets at an economy of 5.63 and Eshan Malinga 4 at 6.03; Brad Evans has more wickets.

International numbers up to 1 September 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brad Evans
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Eshan Malinga
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Brad Evans
96 avg pts · 169 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Eshan Malinga
Captaining Brad Evans gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Brad Evans has scored 224 T20I runs in 37 matches at an average of 13.18. He has also taken 54 T20I wickets at an average of 19.59 with an economy of 8.46.

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, Brad Evans is the stronger pick with an average of 96 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 — Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Based on recent data, Brad Evans has the edge with a higher average of 96 fantasy points per game. Brad Evans leads in runs scored (333 runs). Overall Brad Evans is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Brad Evans vs Eshan Malinga — who is a better fantasy captain?

Brad Evans is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 96 pts per game with a best score of 169 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 — Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans has the superior batting strike rate this season (131.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Brad Evans and Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans costs 8 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 Brad Evans and Eshan Malinga won?

Brad Evans 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 Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Brad Evans is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Zimbabwe 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, Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans has more T20I runs: Brad Evans has 224 in 37 matches (average 13.2) and Eshan Malinga has 5 in 11 (average 5.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans has more T20I wickets: Brad Evans has 54 at an average of 19.6 and Eshan Malinga has 9 at 34.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Brad Evans or Eshan Malinga?

Brad Evans has more ODI runs: Brad Evans has 240 in 20 matches (average 17.1) and Eshan Malinga has 14 in 7 (average 4.7).
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