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Dasun Shanaka vs Tilak Varma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). 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. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Tilak Varma — 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 | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 45 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 141 |
| Runs | 435 | 401 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 156.0 |
| Fours | 26 | 28 |
| Sixes | 33 | 20 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Highest score | 97 | 60 |
| Wickets | 8 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 8 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 17 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 57 |
| Runs | 1912 | 1619 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 44.97 |
| Strike rate | — | 145.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 9 |
| Wickets | 46 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 12.80 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.10 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 8 and 9. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Tilak Varma 5 at 6.10; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Tilak Varma 0. Fifties: 4 and 1. Dasun Shanaka also bowls: 27 wickets, while Tilak Varma has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Tilak Varma — 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.
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.
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