Dasun Shanaka vs Georgia Wareham — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Dasun Shanaka vs Georgia Wareham 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 6 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 155 fantasy points, averaging 26 pts per game with a best of 53 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 60 IPL runs at a strike rate of 162.2, and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 10.00.

International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,884 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 21.17, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 42 T20I wickets at an average of 25.10 with an economy of 8.22. In ODIs, he has 1,153 runs across 62 matches (avg 22.6).

Georgia Wareham is a specialist bowler for Australia Women, priced at 7.5 Cr. Across 4 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 399 fantasy points, averaging 100 pts per game with a best of 153 pts. He has scored 101 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140.3, picking up 7 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.77.

International career: Georgia Wareham has scored 324 T20I runs in 75 matches at an average of 15.43, with 1 half-century internationally. He has also taken 74 T20I wickets at an average of 16.53 with an economy of 6.14. He has taken 53 ODI wickets internationally.

Batting edge: Georgia Wareham 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: Georgia Wareham 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, Georgia Wareham is the stronger pick right now with an average of 100 pts per game and a best score of 153 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, Georgia Wareham 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.