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Dasun Shanaka vs Dhruv Jurel: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 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. Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Dhruv Jurel — 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 | Dhruv Jurel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 78 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 217 |
| Runs | 435 | 707 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 115.3 |
| Fours | 26 | 65 |
| Sixes | 33 | 27 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 97 | 115 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 1.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 26 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 32 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Dhruv Jurel |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 4 |
| Runs | 1912 | 12 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 4.00 |
| Strike rate | — | 52.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Dhruv Jurel 4. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 12 at 4.0 (52.2) for Dhruv Jurel, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 46 wickets, while Dhruv Jurel has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Dhruv Jurel 11. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 632 at 42.1 (58.4) for Dhruv Jurel, so Dhruv Jurel has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Dhruv Jurel 2. Fifties: 1 and 2. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Dhruv Jurel has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Dhruv Jurel 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).
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, with 2 centuries internationally.
Batting edge: Dhruv Jurel 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, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Dhruv Jurel 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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