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Dasun Shanaka vs Marcus StoinisIPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 33 fantasy pts per match. Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings) averages 39 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 RR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Marcus Stoinis
🦁 PBKS · 8.5 cr
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 Rajasthan Royals
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
33
Avg Pts
113
Best FP
38.6
Pts/Cr
159
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
🏏
Marcus Stoinis
🦁 Punjab Kings
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
39
Avg Pts
121
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
216
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Marcus Stoinis
6 higher avg pts · 121 best fantasy score
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
328Season Points465
33Avg Pts / Match39
113Best Fantasy Score121
10Matches Played12
0MOTM Awards 🏅0
8.5Credits8.5
38.6Pts per Credit54.7

Dasun Shanaka vs Marcus Stoinis — 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticDasun ShanakaMarcus Stoinis
Matches1012
Avg fantasy points3339
Best fantasy score113121
Runs159216
Strike rate150.0180.0
Fours1023
Sixes1011
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score5862
Wickets12
Economy rate9.3512.56
Best spell (wkts)11
Catches21
Total dismissals22
International career — T20I
StatisticDasun ShanakaMarcus Stoinis
Matches12385
Runs18841388
Batting average21.1731.55
Strike rate127.8148.9
Half-centuries (50+)86
Wickets4252
Bowling average25.1024.85
Economy rate8.228.80
Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
Better economy rate
🏏 Marcus Stoinis
Superior run-scorer
Higher strike rate
More big-hitting sixes
More wickets
Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Marcus Stoinis
39 avg pts · 121 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Dasun Shanaka
Captaining Marcus Stoinis gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Dasun Shanaka vs Marcus Stoinis 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 10 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 328 fantasy points, averaging 33 pts per game with a best of 113 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 159 IPL runs at a strike rate of 150, and has claimed 1 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.35.

International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,884 T20I runs in 123 matches at an average of 21.17, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 42 T20I wickets at an average of 25.10 with an economy of 8.22. In ODIs, he has 1,153 runs across 62 matches (avg 22.6).

Marcus Stoinis is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 465 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 121 pts. He has scored 216 IPL runs at a strike rate of 180, picking up 2 IPL wickets at an economy of 12.56.

International career: Marcus Stoinis has scored 1,388 T20I runs in 85 matches at an average of 31.55, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 T20I wickets at an average of 24.85 with an economy of 8.80. In ODIs, he has 1,489 runs across 69 matches (avg 27.1).

Batting edge: Marcus Stoinis 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: Marcus Stoinis 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, Marcus Stoinis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 39 pts per game and a best score of 121 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, Marcus Stoinis 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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