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Dasun Shanaka vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen averages 67 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. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 67 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 67 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 314 |
| Runs | 435 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 26 | 31 |
| Sixes | 33 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 97 | 85 |
| Wickets | 8 | 26 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 6.12 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 6 |
| Catches | 8 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 16 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 30 |
| Runs | 1912 | 268 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | — | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 2 |
| Wickets | 46 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 29.76 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Marco Jansen 33; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 4 and 3. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Marco Jansen 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).
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1341 fantasy points, averaging 67 pts per game with a best of 314 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 26 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.12.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 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: Marco Jansen 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, Marco Jansen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 67 pts per game and a best score of 314 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, Marco Jansen 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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