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Dasun Shanaka vs Travis Head: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Travis Head has the edge on the headline numbers: Travis Head averages 62 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. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka vs Travis Head — 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 192 |
| Runs | 435 | 753 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 102.6 |
| Fours | 26 | 101 |
| Sixes | 33 | 21 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 97 | 135 |
| Wickets | 8 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 1 |
| Catches | 8 | 4 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 4 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 53 |
| Runs | 1912 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | — | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 6 |
| Wickets | 46 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Travis Head 1 at 9.33; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 4 and 18. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Travis Head has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Travis Head 67. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 1 and 20. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Travis Head has more wickets while Dasun Shanaka is more economical.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Dasun Shanaka vs Travis Head 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).
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1246 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 192 pts. He has scored 753 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.6, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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, Travis Head is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 192 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, Travis Head 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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