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Dasun Shanaka vs Devdutt Padikkal: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Dasun Shanaka's 53. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 53 fantasy pts per match. Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Devdutt Padikkal — 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 | Dasun Shanaka | Devdutt Padikkal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 18 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 79 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 288 |
| Runs | 435 | 792 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 102.5 |
| Fours | 26 | 82 |
| Sixes | 33 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 97 | 211 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 16 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Devdutt Padikkal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 2 |
| Runs | 1912 | 38 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 19.00 |
| Strike rate | — | 100.0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Devdutt Padikkal 2. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 38 at 19.0 (100.0) for Devdutt Padikkal, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 46 wickets, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Devdutt Padikkal 4. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 418 at 69.7 (60.1) for Devdutt Padikkal, so Devdutt Padikkal has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Devdutt Padikkal 2. Fifties: 1 and 1. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Devdutt Padikkal 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.
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1050 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 133 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 435 IPL runs at a strike rate of 166.7, and has claimed 8 IPL wickets with 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).
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1427 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 288 pts. He has scored 792 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.5.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 418 TEST runs in 4 matches at an average of 69.67, with 2 centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal 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, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 288 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, Devdutt Padikkal 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.
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