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Dasun Shanaka vs Liam Livingstone: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 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. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 211 |
| Runs | 435 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 26 | 32 |
| Sixes | 33 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 97 | 69 |
| Wickets | 8 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 3 |
| Catches | 8 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 13 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 60 |
| Runs | 1912 | 955 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 25.13 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 2 |
| Wickets | 46 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 8 and 2. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 4 and 4. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Liam Livingstone 25; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39, while Liam Livingstone has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Liam Livingstone 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).
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Batting edge: Liam Livingstone 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: Liam Livingstone 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, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 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, Liam Livingstone 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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