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Dasun Shanaka vs KL Rahul: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) has 1,912 T20I runs at avg 20.6 in 131 matches. KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Dasun Shanaka vs KL Rahul — 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 | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 287 |
| Runs | 435 | 898 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 110.6 |
| Fours | 26 | 84 |
| Sixes | 33 | 39 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 97 | 152 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 13 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | KL Rahul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 72 |
| Runs | 1912 | 2265 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 37.75 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 22 |
| Wickets | 46 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and KL Rahul 72. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 2,265 at 37.8 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, KL Rahul 2. Fifties: 8 and 22. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 46 wickets, while KL Rahul has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and KL Rahul 101. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 3,541 at 51.3 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, KL Rahul 9. Fifties: 4 and 20. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 27 wickets, while KL Rahul has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and KL Rahul 70. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 4,288 at 36.6 for KL Rahul, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, KL Rahul 12. Fifties: 1 and 21. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while KL Rahul has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs KL Rahul — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11.
T20I career: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 81 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.
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