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Dunith Wellalage vs Ryan Rickelton — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton leads on T20I batting (741 runs, avg 28.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) has 741 T20I runs at avg 28.5 in 29 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 MI · 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
🏏
Ryan Rickelton
🔵 Mumbai Indians
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
72
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
187.9
Pts/Cr
758
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
5 higher avg pts · 147 best fantasy score
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Ryan Rickelton
T20I Career Overview
16Matches29
🏏 Batting
137Runs741
19.57Batting Avg28.50
113.22Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries4
3Sixes 🔴38
43
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets0
22.68Bowling Avg—
7.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 WellalageRyan Rickelton
Matches1720
Avg fantasy points7772
Best fantasy score147217
Runs310758
Strike rate128.1157.6
Fours2958
Sixes1251
Half-centuries (50+)15
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score56123
Wickets220
Economy rate7.330.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches811
Total dismissals812
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageRyan Rickelton
Matches1629
Runs137741
Batting average19.5728.50
Strike rate113.2—
Half-centuries (50+)04
Wickets190
Bowling average22.68—
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 1 and 2. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07, while Ryan Rickelton has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Ryan Rickelton 15. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 0 and 1.

International numbers up to 14 June 2026.

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

Dunith Wellalage vs Ryan Rickelton — 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: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries.

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 Ryan Rickelton?

Based on recent data, Dunith Wellalage has the edge with a higher average of 77 fantasy points per game. Ryan Rickelton leads in runs scored (758 runs). Overall Dunith Wellalage is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Ryan Rickelton — who is a better fantasy captain?

Dunith Wellalage is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 77 pts per game with a best score of 217 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has the superior batting strike rate this season (157.6), 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 Ryan Rickelton?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Ryan Rickelton 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 Ryan Rickelton won?

Dunith Wellalage has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Ryan Rickelton has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Ryan Rickelton 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Dunith Wellalage or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Ryan Rickelton has 741 in 29 (average 28.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Ryan Rickelton has 552 in 19 (average 32.5).

Who has more Test runs, Dunith Wellalage or Ryan Rickelton?

Ryan Rickelton has more Test runs: Dunith Wellalage has 29 in 1 matches (average 14.5) and Ryan Rickelton has 897 in 15 (average 37.4).
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