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Dunith Wellalage vs Jofra Archer — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Dunith Wellalage has the edge on the headline numbers: Dunith Wellalage leads on T20I batting (137 runs, avg 19.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Jofra Archer (England) has 129 T20I runs at avg 11.7 in 51 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9 cr
🏏
Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BOWL
8.5 cr
Credits
77
Avg Pts
147
Best FP
154.2
Pts/Cr
310
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
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Jofra Archer
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
64
Avg Pts
164
Best FP
314.4
Pts/Cr
106
Total Runs
32
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
13 higher avg pts · 147 best fantasy score
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Jofra Archer
T20I Career Overview
16Matches51
🏏 Batting
137Runs129
19.57Batting Avg11.73
113.22Strike Rate150.00
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
3Sixes 🔴7
43
Best Score
21
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets68
22.68Bowling Avg23.00
7.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
4/33
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage vs Jofra Archer — 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
StatisticDunith WellalageJofra Archer
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points7764
Best fantasy score147164
Runs310106
Strike rate128.193.8
Fours296
Sixes126
Half-centuries (50+)10
Highest score5632
Wickets2232
Economy rate7.335.61
Best spell (wkts)35
Catches85
Total dismissals87
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageJofra Archer
Matches1651
Runs137129
Batting average19.5711.73
Strike rate113.2150.0
Wickets1968
Bowling average22.6823.00
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Jofra Archer 51. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 129 at 11.7 (150.0) for Jofra Archer, so Dunith Wellalage has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24 and Jofra Archer 68; Jofra Archer has more wickets.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Jofra Archer 42. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 221 at 17.0 (119.5) for Jofra Archer, so Dunith Wellalage has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07 and Jofra Archer 71; Jofra Archer has more wickets.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Jofra Archer 23. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 364 at 12.1 for Jofra Archer, so Jofra Archer has scored more. Jofra Archer also bowls: 83 wickets, while Dunith Wellalage has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Jofra Archer
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Dunith Wellalage
77 avg pts · 147 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jofra Archer
Captaining Dunith Wellalage gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Dunith Wellalage vs Jofra Archer — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Dunith Wellalage has scored 137 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 19.57. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.68 with an economy of 7.24.

T20I career: Jofra Archer has scored 129 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 11.73. He has also taken 68 T20I wickets at an average of 23.00.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dunith Wellalage is the stronger pick with an average of 77 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Based on recent data, Dunith Wellalage has the edge with a higher average of 77 fantasy points per game. Dunith Wellalage leads in runs scored (310 runs). Overall Dunith Wellalage is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Jofra Archer — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dunith Wellalage is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 77 pts per game with a best score of 164 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 — Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Dunith Wellalage has the superior batting strike rate this season (128.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Dunith Wellalage and Jofra Archer?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Jofra Archer costs 9 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 Dunith Wellalage and Jofra Archer won?

Dunith Wellalage has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jofra Archer has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Dunith Wellalage has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Jofra Archer has 129 in 51 (average 11.7).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Jofra Archer has more T20I wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 19 at an average of 22.7 and Jofra Archer has 68 at 23.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Dunith Wellalage has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Jofra Archer has 221 in 42 (average 17.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Jofra Archer scores faster in ODIs: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 80.8 and Jofra Archer at 119.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Jofra Archer has more ODI wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 39 at an average of 30.1 and Jofra Archer has 71 at 26.4.

Who has more Test runs, Dunith Wellalage or Jofra Archer?

Jofra Archer has more Test runs: Dunith Wellalage has 29 in 1 matches (average 14.5) and Jofra Archer has 364 in 23 (average 12.1).
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