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Dasun Shanaka vs Rashid Khan: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Rashid Khan has the edge on the headline numbers: Rashid Khan averages 80 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. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) averages 80 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Rashid Khan — 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 | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 80 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 203 |
| Runs | 435 | 149 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 98.0 |
| Fours | 26 | 15 |
| Sixes | 33 | 4 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 97 | 37 |
| Wickets | 8 | 37 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 6.50 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 6 |
| Catches | 8 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 11 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Rashid Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 115 |
| Runs | 1912 | 622 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 14.81 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 0 |
| Wickets | 46 | 193 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 13.73 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 | 2 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Rashid Khan 115. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 622 at 14.8 for Rashid Khan, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Rashid Khan 193; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Rashid Khan 123. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 1,469 at 18.8 for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Rashid Khan 0. Fifties: 4 and 5. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Rashid Khan 226; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Rashid Khan 6. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 154 at 17.1 (85.6) for Rashid Khan, so Rashid Khan has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Rashid Khan 45 at 2.96; Rashid Khan has more wickets.
International numbers up to 20 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Rashid Khan 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).
Rashid Khan is a specialist bowler for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1600 fantasy points, averaging 80 pts per game with a best of 203 pts. He has scored 149 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98, picking up 37 IPL wickets at an economy of 6.50. He has won 4 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Rashid Khan has scored 1,469 ODI runs in 123 matches at an average of 18.83, with 5 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 226 ODI wickets at an average of 19.43. In T20Is, he has 622 runs across 115 matches (avg 14.8).
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: Rashid Khan 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, Rashid Khan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 80 pts per game and a best score of 203 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, Rashid Khan 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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