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Dunith Wellalage vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Curran leads on T20I batting (744 runs, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 cr
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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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Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
16Matches80
🏏 Batting
137Runs744
19.57Batting Avg21.26
113.22Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
3Sixes 🔴32
43
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets73
22.68Bowling Avg26.90
7.24Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/9
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Dunith Wellalage vs Sam Curran — 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 WellalageSam Curran
Matches1718
Avg fantasy points7779
Best fantasy score147171
Runs310463
Strike rate128.1110.0
Fours2938
Sixes1213
Half-centuries (50+)12
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score56111
Wickets2219
Economy rate7.337.55
Best spell (wkts)34
Catches87
Total dismissals88
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageSam Curran
Matches1680
Runs137744
Batting average19.5721.26
Strike rate113.2129.8
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets1973
Bowling average22.6826.90
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24 and Sam Curran 73; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Dunith Wellalage has 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07 and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Sam Curran has more wickets while Dunith Wellalage is more economical.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Sam Curran 24. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. Sam Curran also bowls: 47 wickets at an economy of 3.24, while Dunith Wellalage has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Dunith Wellalage vs Sam Curran — 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Sam Curran leads in runs scored (463 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 Sam Curran?

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 Sam Curran?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Sam Curran won?

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

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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 Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in T20Is: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 113.2 and Sam Curran at 129.8.

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 19 at an average of 22.7 and Sam Curran has 73 at 26.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Dunith Wellalage strikes at 80.8 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Dunith Wellalage or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI wickets: Dunith Wellalage has 39 at an average of 30.1 and Sam Curran has 43 at 39.0.
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