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Dasun Shanaka vs Nitish Kumar Reddy: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka has the edge on the headline numbers: Dasun Shanaka leads on T20I bowling (46 wickets, avg 25.1). 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. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 RR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
🏏
Dasun Shanaka
👑 Rajasthan Royals
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
133
Best FP
159.1
Pts/Cr
435
Total Runs
8
Total Wkts
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
52
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
153.1
Pts/Cr
280
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
131Matches4
🏏 Batting
1912Runs90
20.56Batting Avg—
0Centuries0
8Half-Centuries1
111Sixes 🔴0
76*
Best Score
74
🎳 Bowling
46Wickets3
25.11Bowling Avg0.00
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/16
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dasun Shanaka vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 ShanakaNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5352
Best fantasy score133125
Runs435280
Strike rate166.7165.7
Fours2616
Sixes3319
Half-centuries (50+)20
Highest score9741
Wickets816
Economy rate9.669.37
Best spell (wkts)33
Catches811
Total dismissals911
International career — T20I
StatisticDasun ShanakaNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches1314
Runs191290
Batting average20.56—
Half-centuries (50+)81
Wickets463
Bowling average25.110.00

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Nitish Kumar Reddy 3; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.

ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Nitish Kumar Reddy 0. Fifties: 4 and 1. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 27 wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 1 and 0. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.

International numbers up to 14 June 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dasun Shanaka
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Dasun Shanaka vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dasun Shanaka is the stronger pick with an average of 53 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Dasun Shanaka has the edge with a higher average of 53 fantasy points per game. Dasun Shanaka leads in runs scored (435 runs). Overall Dasun Shanaka is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dasun Shanaka vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dasun Shanaka is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 53 pts per game with a best score of 133 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka has the superior batting strike rate this season (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Dasun Shanaka and Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka costs 8.5 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Dasun Shanaka and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

Dasun Shanaka has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Dasun Shanaka is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Rajasthan Royals are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka has more T20I runs: Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 in 131 matches (average 20.6) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka has more ODI runs: Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 in 71 matches (average 22.4) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.

Who has more Test runs, Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more Test runs: Dasun Shanaka has 140 in 6 matches (average 14.0) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10.

Who has taken more Test wickets, Dasun Shanaka or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Dasun Shanaka has more Test wickets: Dasun Shanaka has 13 at an average of 33.1 and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 8 at 0.0.
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