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Chamari Athapaththu vs Shafali Verma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu has the edge on the headline numbers: Chamari Athapaththu leads on T20I batting (3,611 runs, avg 29.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women) has 3,611 T20I runs at avg 29.6 in 133 matches. Shafali Verma (India Women) has 3,174 T20I runs at avg 28.9 in 124 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Chamari Athapaththu
🇱🇰 SLW · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 INDW · 8.5 cr
🏏
Chamari Athapaththu
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women
AR🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
101
Avg Pts
255
Best FP
45.8
Pts/Cr
271
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 India Women
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
88
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
81.6
Pts/Cr
483
Total Runs
7
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Chamari Athapaththu
13 higher avg pts · 255 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Chamari Athapaththu
VS
🏏 Shafali Verma
T20I Career Overview
133Matches124
🏏 Batting
3611Runs3174
29.60Batting Avg28.85
118.90Strike Rate137.82
4Centuries0
14Half-Centuries20
102Sixes 🔴101
119*
Best Score
88
🎳 Bowling
66Wickets16
25.64Bowling Avg22.69
6.74Economy Rate6.56
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/29
Best Figures
3/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Chamari Athapaththu vs Shafali Verma — 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
StatisticChamari AthapaththuShafali Verma
Matches1014
Avg fantasy points10188
Best fantasy score255204
Runs271483
Strike rate144.9142.9
Fours4067
Sixes816
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10668
Wickets157
Economy rate6.305.85
Best spell (wkts)73
Catches39
Total dismissals39
International career — T20I
StatisticChamari AthapaththuShafali Verma
Matches133124
Runs36113174
Batting average29.6028.85
Strike rate118.9137.8
Centuries (100+)40
Half-centuries (50+)1420
Wickets6616
Bowling average25.6422.69
Economy rate6.746.56

📋 Format by format

T20I. Chamari Athapaththu has played 133 T20Is and Shafali Verma 124. Chamari Athapaththu has 3,611 runs at 29.6 (strike rate 118.9), against 3,174 at 28.9 (137.8) for Shafali Verma, so Chamari Athapaththu has scored more. Hundreds: Chamari Athapaththu 4, Shafali Verma 0. Fifties: 14 and 20. With the ball, Chamari Athapaththu has 66 wickets at an economy of 6.74 and Shafali Verma 16 at 6.56; Chamari Athapaththu has more wickets while Shafali Verma is more economical.

ODI. Chamari Athapaththu has played 91 ODIs and Shafali Verma 62. Chamari Athapaththu has 3,300 runs at 38.8 (strike rate 79.6), against 880 at 20.0 (80.8) for Shafali Verma, so Chamari Athapaththu has scored more. Hundreds: Chamari Athapaththu 8, Shafali Verma 0. Fifties: 16 and 5. With the ball, Chamari Athapaththu has 55 wickets at an economy of 5.28 and Shafali Verma 3 at 5.27; Chamari Athapaththu has more wickets while Shafali Verma is more economical.

International numbers up to 30 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Chamari Athapaththu
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Shafali Verma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Chamari Athapaththu
101 avg pts · 255 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shafali Verma
Captaining Chamari Athapaththu gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Chamari Athapaththu vs Shafali Verma — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Chamari Athapaththu has scored 3,611 T20I runs in 133 matches at an average of 29.60, with 4 centuries. She has also taken 66 T20I wickets at an average of 25.64 with an economy of 6.74.

T20I career: Shafali Verma has scored 3,174 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 28.85, with 20 half-centuries. She has also taken 16 T20I wickets at an average of 22.69 with an economy of 6.56.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Chamari Athapaththu is the stronger pick with an average of 101 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 — Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Based on recent data, Chamari Athapaththu has the edge with a higher average of 101 fantasy points per game. Shafali Verma leads in runs scored (483 runs). Overall Chamari Athapaththu is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Chamari Athapaththu vs Shafali Verma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Chamari Athapaththu is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 101 pts per game with a best score of 255 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 — Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu has the superior batting strike rate this season (144.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Chamari Athapaththu and Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu costs 9 Cr and Shafali Verma costs 8.5 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 Chamari Athapaththu and Shafali Verma won?

Chamari Athapaththu has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Shafali Verma has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Chamari Athapaththu is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sri Lanka Women are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu has more T20I runs: Chamari Athapaththu has 3,611 in 133 matches (average 29.6) and Shafali Verma has 3,174 in 124 (average 28.9).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Shafali Verma scores faster in T20Is: Chamari Athapaththu strikes at 118.9 and Shafali Verma at 137.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu has more T20I wickets: Chamari Athapaththu has 66 at an average of 25.6 and Shafali Verma has 16 at 22.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Chamari Athapaththu or Shafali Verma?

Chamari Athapaththu has more ODI runs: Chamari Athapaththu has 3,300 in 91 matches (average 38.8) and Shafali Verma has 880 in 62 (average 20.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Shafali Verma scores faster in ODIs: Chamari Athapaththu strikes at 79.6 and Shafali Verma at 80.8.
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