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Dasun Shanaka vs Heinrich Klaasen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Dasun Shanaka has the edge on the headline numbers: Dasun Shanaka averages 53 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Heinrich Klaasen's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 53 fantasy pts per match. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Heinrich Klaasen — 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 | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 158 |
| Runs | 435 | 461 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 170.7 |
| Fours | 26 | 34 |
| Sixes | 33 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 97 | 85 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 15 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Heinrich Klaasen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 58 |
| Runs | 1912 | 1000 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 23.26 |
| Strike rate | — | 141.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 5 |
| Wickets | 46 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | — |
| Economy rate | — | 14.00 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Heinrich Klaasen 58. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 1,000 at 23.3 (141.8) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 46 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Heinrich Klaasen 60. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 2,141 at 43.7 (117.9) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Heinrich Klaasen has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Heinrich Klaasen 4. Fifties: 4 and 11. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 27 wickets, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Heinrich Klaasen 4. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 104 at 13.0 (45.2) for Heinrich Klaasen, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Heinrich Klaasen has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Heinrich Klaasen 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).
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 959 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 158 pts. He has scored 461 IPL runs at a strike rate of 170.7. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 2,141 ODI runs in 60 matches at an average of 43.69, with 4 centuries internationally. In T20Is, he has 1,000 runs across 58 matches (avg 23.3).
Batting edge: Heinrich Klaasen 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, Dasun Shanaka is the stronger pick right now with an average of 53 pts per game and a best score of 133 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, Dasun Shanaka 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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