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Dunith Wellalage vs Mitchell Santner — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Santner leads on T20I batting (1,108 runs, avg 20.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Dunith Wellalage
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 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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Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
203.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
12 higher avg pts · 147 best fantasy score
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
16Matches138
🏏 Batting
137Runs1108
19.57Batting Avg20.52
113.22Strike Rate133.17
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
3Sixes 🔴42
43
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets142
22.68Bowling Avg23.33
7.24Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage vs Mitchell Santner — 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 WellalageMitchell Santner
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points7765
Best fantasy score147207
Runs310298
Strike rate128.1151.3
Fours2925
Sixes1212
Half-centuries (50+)11
Highest score5652
Wickets2218
Economy rate7.336.70
Best spell (wkts)35
Catches88
Total dismissals89
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageMitchell Santner
Matches16138
Runs1371108
Batting average19.5720.52
Strike rate113.2133.2
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets19142
Bowling average22.6823.33
Economy rate7.247.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 138. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24 and Mitchell Santner 142 at 7.17; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Mitchell Santner 129. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 1,648 at 27.0 (92.4) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07 and Mitchell Santner 139; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Mitchell Santner 33. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 0 and 4. Mitchell Santner also bowls: 80 wickets at an economy of 2.86, while Dunith Wellalage has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

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

Dunith Wellalage vs Mitchell Santner — 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: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

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 Mitchell Santner?

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 Mitchell Santner — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dunith Wellalage is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 77 pts per game with a best score of 207 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 Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), 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 Mitchell Santner?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Mitchell Santner 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 Mitchell Santner won?

Dunith Wellalage has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Mitchell Santner has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner 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 Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 (average 20.5).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in T20Is: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 113.2 and Mitchell Santner at 133.2.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 19 at an average of 22.7 and Mitchell Santner has 142 at 23.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 (average 27.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in ODIs: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 80.8 and Mitchell Santner at 92.4.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 39 at an average of 30.1 and Mitchell Santner has 139 at 35.0.
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