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Dasun Shanaka vs Mitchell Marsh: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Mitchell Marsh has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Marsh averages 93 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. Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 93 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Mitchell Marsh — 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 | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 93 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 232 |
| Runs | 435 | 1022 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 160.7 |
| Fours | 26 | 98 |
| Sixes | 33 | 69 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 10 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 97 | 111 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 4 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Mitchell Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 88 |
| Runs | 1912 | 2313 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 33.52 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 14 |
| Wickets | 46 | 17 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 22.76 |
| Economy rate | — | 7.74 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Mitchell Marsh 88. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 2,313 at 33.5 for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Mitchell Marsh 1. Fifties: 8 and 14. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Mitchell Marsh 17 at 7.74; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Mitchell Marsh 105. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 3,395 at 38.1 for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Mitchell Marsh 4. Fifties: 4 and 24. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Mitchell Marsh 57 at 5.50; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Mitchell Marsh 46. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 2,083 at 28.5 (56.3) for Mitchell Marsh, so Mitchell Marsh has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Mitchell Marsh 3. Fifties: 1 and 9. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Mitchell Marsh 51 at 3.55; Mitchell Marsh has more wickets while Dasun Shanaka is more economical.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Mitchell Marsh 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).
Mitchell Marsh is a specialist batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1855 fantasy points, averaging 93 pts per game with a best of 232 pts. He has scored 1022 IPL runs at a strike rate of 160.7. He has won 5 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Mitchell Marsh has scored 3,395 ODI runs in 105 matches at an average of 38.15, with 4 centuries internationally. He has also taken 57 ODI wickets at an average of 35.28 with an economy of 5.50. In T20Is, he has 2,313 runs across 88 matches (avg 33.5).
Batting edge: Mitchell Marsh 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: Dasun Shanaka 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, Mitchell Marsh is the stronger pick right now with an average of 93 pts per game and a best score of 232 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, Mitchell Marsh 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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