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Dasun Shanaka vs Kagiso Rabada: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada averages 70 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Dasun Shanaka's 45. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 45 fantasy pts per match. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) averages 70 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Kagiso Rabada · 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 | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 70 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 179 |
| Runs | 384 | 49 |
| Strike rate | 157.4 | 90.7 |
| Fours | 22 | 5 |
| Sixes | 29 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 97 | 23 |
| Wickets | 7 | 39 |
| Economy rate | 9.36 | 6.64 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 6 |
| Catches | 7 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 7 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Kagiso Rabada |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 79 |
| Runs | 1912 | 184 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 14.15 |
| Strike rate | — | 115.7 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 83 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 28.30 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 79. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 184 at 14.2 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 83; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Kagiso Rabada 0. Fifties: 4 and 0. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 168; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 74. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Kagiso Rabada 346 at 3.35; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →Did you know: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
🧠Quick quiz: Dasun Shanaka and Kagiso Rabada
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- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
- 2. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
Dasun Shanaka vs Kagiso Rabada 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 895 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 133 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 384 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.4, and has claimed 7 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.36.
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).
Kagiso Rabada is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9 Cr. Across 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1337 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 179 pts. He has scored 49 IPL runs at a strike rate of 90.7, picking up 39 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.64. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 401 ODI runs in 106 matches at an average of 14.85 internationally. He has also taken 168 ODI wickets at an average of 27.45. He has taken 83 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Kagiso Rabada 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, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick right now with an average of 70 pts per game and a best score of 179 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, Kagiso Rabada 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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