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Dasun Shanaka vs Jamie Overton: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 58 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. Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 58 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Jamie Overton — 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 | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 58 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 119 |
| Runs | 435 | 129 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 134.4 |
| Fours | 26 | 10 |
| Sixes | 33 | 5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 97 | 27 |
| Wickets | 8 | 24 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 6.86 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 3 |
| Catches | 8 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 14 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Jamie Overton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 27 |
| Runs | 1912 | 88 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 8.80 |
| Strike rate | — | 104.8 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 31 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 17.23 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Jamie Overton 27. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 88 at 8.8 (104.8) for Jamie Overton, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Jamie Overton 31; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Jamie Overton 16. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 303 at 25.3 for Jamie Overton, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Jamie Overton 0. Fifties: 4 and 1. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Jamie Overton 17; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Jamie Overton 2. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 106 at 35.3 (67.5) for Jamie Overton, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Jamie Overton 4 at 4.13; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Jamie Overton 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).
Jamie Overton is a specialist bowler for Chennai Super Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1168 fantasy points, averaging 58 pts per game with a best of 119 pts. He has scored 129 IPL runs at a strike rate of 134.4, picking up 24 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.86. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80 internationally. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.
Batting edge: Dasun Shanaka 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: Jamie Overton 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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 58 pts per game and a best score of 119 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, Jamie Overton 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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