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Dunith Wellalage vs Shai Hope — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Dunith Wellalage or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has the edge on the headline numbers: Shai Hope leads on T20I batting (1,743 runs, avg 30.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 matches. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 WI · 9.5 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
🏏
Shai Hope
🏏 West Indies
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
94
Avg Pts
259
Best FP
177.2
Pts/Cr
965
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shai Hope
17 higher avg pts · 259 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
VS
🏏 Shai Hope
T20I Career Overview
16Matches70
🏏 Batting
137Runs1743
19.57Batting Avg30.05
113.22Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries12
3Sixes 🔴89
43
Best Score
102*
🎳 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 Shai Hope — 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 WellalageShai Hope
Matches1718
Avg fantasy points7794
Best fantasy score147259
Runs310965
Strike rate128.180.1
Fours2976
Sixes1228
Half-centuries (50+)14
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score56162
Wickets220
Economy rate7.330.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches814
Total dismissals822
International career — T20I
StatisticDunith WellalageShai Hope
Matches1670
Runs1371743
Batting average19.5730.05
Strike rate113.2—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)012
Wickets190
Bowling average22.68—
Economy rate7.24—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Shai Hope 70. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 1,743 at 30.1 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Shai Hope 1. Fifties: 0 and 12. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24, while Shai Hope has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Shai Hope 158. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 6,590 at 51.5 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Shai Hope 21. Fifties: 1 and 32. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07, while Shai Hope has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Shai Hope 49. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 2,518 at 28.0 (44.0) for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Shai Hope 5. Fifties: 0 and 7.

International numbers up to 2 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Dunith Wellalage
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Shai Hope
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shai Hope
94 avg pts · 259 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Dunith Wellalage
Captaining Shai Hope gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Dunith Wellalage vs Shai Hope — 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 Shai Hope?

Based on recent data, Shai Hope has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Shai Hope leads in runs scored (965 runs). Overall Shai Hope is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Dunith Wellalage vs Shai Hope — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shai Hope is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 pts per game with a best score of 259 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 Shai Hope?

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 Shai Hope?

Dunith Wellalage costs 8.5 Cr and Shai Hope costs 9.5 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 Shai Hope won?

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

Should I pick Dunith Wellalage or Shai Hope in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shai Hope 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 West Indies. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Dunith Wellalage or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more T20I runs: Dunith Wellalage has 137 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Shai Hope has 1,743 in 70 (average 30.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Dunith Wellalage or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more ODI runs: Dunith Wellalage has 386 in 31 matches (average 20.3) and Shai Hope has 6,590 in 158 (average 51.5).

Who has more Test runs, Dunith Wellalage or Shai Hope?

Shai Hope has more Test runs: Dunith Wellalage has 29 in 1 matches (average 14.5) and Shai Hope has 2,518 in 49 (average 28.0).
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