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Cheteshwar Pujara vs Jasprit Bumrah: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah?

Cheteshwar Pujara has the edge on the headline numbers: Cheteshwar Pujara leads on ODI batting (51 runs, avg 10.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Cheteshwar Pujara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 51 ODI runs at avg 10.2 in 5 matches. Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Cheteshwar Pujara
🔴 RCB · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
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Cheteshwar Pujara
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Cheteshwar Pujara
VS
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
T20I Career Overview
—Matches100
🏏 Batting
—Runs12
—Batting Avg2.00
—Strike Rate66.67
—Centuries0
—Half-Centuries0
—Sixes 🔴0
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Best Score
7
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets126
—Bowling Avg18.21
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Cheteshwar Pujara vs Jasprit Bumrah · 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
StatisticCheteshwar PujaraJasprit Bumrah
Matches020
Avg fantasy points026
Best fantasy score074
Runs025
Strike rate0.0166.7
Fours04
Sixes01
Highest score020
Wickets011
Economy rate0.007.06
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches03
Total dismissals03
International career · ODI
StatisticCheteshwar PujaraJasprit Bumrah
Matches591
Runs51111
Batting average10.209.25
Strike rate39.264.9
Wickets0151
Bowling average—23.74
Five-wicket hauls02

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ODI. Cheteshwar Pujara has played 5 ODIs and Jasprit Bumrah 91. Cheteshwar Pujara has 51 runs at 10.2 (strike rate 39.2), against 111 at 9.3 (64.9) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Cheteshwar Pujara has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Cheteshwar Pujara has played 103 Tests and Jasprit Bumrah 52. Cheteshwar Pujara has 7,195 runs at 43.6 (strike rate 44.4), against 348 at 6.6 (41.3) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Cheteshwar Pujara has scored more. Hundreds: Cheteshwar Pujara 19, Jasprit Bumrah 0. Fifties: 35 and 0. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77, while Cheteshwar Pujara has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Cheteshwar Pujara
Evenly matched
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Cheteshwar Pujara
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Jasprit Bumrah

The first bowler to hold number one in all three ICC formats

Career: First bowler to be ranked number one in the ICC men's player rankings in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

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Did you know: Jasprit Bumrah

  • Born 6 December 1993. A right-arm fast bowler.
  • Average pace about 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded delivery of 153 km/h in the Adelaide Test of 2018.
  • Idolised Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee as a young bowler.
  • Captained India in Tests and in T20Is.
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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Cheteshwar Pujara vs Jasprit Bumrah · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Cheteshwar Pujara does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

T20I career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 2.00. He has also taken 126 T20I wickets at an average of 18.21.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger pick with an average of 26 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, Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah?

Based on recent data, Jasprit Bumrah has the edge with a higher average of 26 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Cheteshwar Pujara vs Jasprit Bumrah: who is a better fantasy captain?

Jasprit Bumrah is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 26 pts per game with a best score of 74 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, Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate this season (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Cheteshwar Pujara and Jasprit Bumrah?

Cheteshwar Pujara costs 8 Cr and Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 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 Cheteshwar Pujara and Jasprit Bumrah won?

Cheteshwar Pujara has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jasprit Bumrah is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI runs: Cheteshwar Pujara has 51 in 5 matches (average 10.2) and Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 (average 9.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Jasprit Bumrah scores faster in ODIs: Cheteshwar Pujara strikes at 39.2 and Jasprit Bumrah at 64.9.

Who has more Test runs, Cheteshwar Pujara or Jasprit Bumrah?

Cheteshwar Pujara has more Test runs: Cheteshwar Pujara has 7,195 in 103 matches (average 43.6) and Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 (average 6.6).
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