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Cooper Connolly vs Dasun Shanaka: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Dasun Shanaka's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 53 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly vs Dasun Shanaka — 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 | Cooper Connolly | Dasun Shanaka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 53 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 133 |
| Runs | 643 | 435 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 166.7 |
| Fours | 57 | 26 |
| Sixes | 34 | 33 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 107 | 97 |
| Wickets | 3 | 8 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 9.66 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 3 |
| Catches | 6 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 9 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Dasun Shanaka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 131 |
| Runs | 91 | 1912 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 20.56 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 8 |
| Wickets | 3 | 46 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | 25.11 |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Dasun Shanaka 131. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 1,912 at 20.6 for Dasun Shanaka, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 3 wickets at an economy of 9.24 and Dasun Shanaka 46; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Dasun Shanaka 71. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 1,299 at 22.4 for Dasun Shanaka, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Dasun Shanaka 2. Fifties: 3 and 4. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Dasun Shanaka 27; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Dasun Shanaka 6. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 140 at 14.0 (50.7) for Dasun Shanaka, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Cooper Connolly has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Dasun Shanaka is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Cooper Connolly is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1216 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 643 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.3, and has claimed 3 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.28.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 502 ODI runs in 18 matches at an average of 38.62, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 9 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67.
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1050 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 133 pts. He has scored 435 IPL runs at a strike rate of 166.7, picking up 8 IPL wickets at an economy of 9.66.
International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11. In ODIs, he has 1,299 runs across 71 matches (avg 22.4).
Batting edge: Cooper Connolly leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Dasun Shanaka has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 195 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Cooper Connolly is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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