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Eshan Malinga vs Lahiru Udara: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Lahiru Udara leads in runs scored (705 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara?

Lahiru Udara has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (120.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: What is the price difference between Eshan Malinga and Lahiru Udara?

Eshan Malinga costs 9 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Eshan Malinga and Lahiru Udara won?

In IPL 2026, Eshan Malinga has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Lahiru Udara has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better — Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 5 T20I runs at avg 5.0 in 11 matches. Lahiru Udara (Sri Lanka) — international career stats below. 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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Eshan Malinga

🌅 SRH · 9 cr

PLAYER 2

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr

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Eshan Malinga

🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad

BOWL🌏 OS

9 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

166

Best FP

207.1

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Lahiru Udara

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM

8.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

268

Best FP

148.9

Pts/Cr

705

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Lahiru Udara

33 higher avg pts · 268 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM

🏏 Eshan Malinga

🏏 Lahiru Udara

T20I Career Overview

11Matches—

🏏 Batting

5Runs—

5.00Batting Avg—

50.00Strike Rate—

0Centuries—

0Half-Centuries—

0Sixes 🔴—

Best Score

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🎳 Bowling

9Wickets—

34.67Bowling Avg—

9.22Economy Rate—

05-Wkt Hauls—

2/24

Best Figures

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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Eshan Malinga vs Lahiru Udara — 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
Statistic	Eshan Malinga	Lahiru Udara
Matches	20	15
Avg fantasy points	51	84
Best fantasy score	166	268
Runs	30	705
Strike rate	81.1	120.9
Fours	3	87
Sixes	1	22
Half-centuries (50+)	0	4
Centuries (100+)	0	2
Highest score	14	188
Wickets	27	0
Economy rate	8.35	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	4	0
Catches	5	9
Total dismissals	6	11

Stats updated 27 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Eshan Malinga

✓ More wickets

🏏 Lahiru Udara

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Lahiru Udara

84 avg pts · 268 best · 1 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Eshan Malinga

Captaining Lahiru Udara gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Eshan Malinga vs Lahiru Udara — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Eshan Malinga has scored 5 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 5.00. He has also taken 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 with an economy of 9.22.

Lahiru Udara does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Lahiru Udara is the stronger pick with an average of 84 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 — Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara?

Based on recent data, Lahiru Udara has the edge with a higher average of 84 fantasy points per game. Lahiru Udara leads in runs scored (705 runs). Overall Lahiru Udara is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Eshan Malinga vs Lahiru Udara — who is a better fantasy captain?

Lahiru Udara is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 84 pts per game with a best score of 268 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 — Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara?

Lahiru Udara has the superior batting strike rate this season (120.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Eshan Malinga and Lahiru Udara?

Eshan Malinga costs 9 Cr and Lahiru Udara costs 8.5 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 Eshan Malinga and Lahiru Udara won?

Eshan Malinga has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Lahiru Udara has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Eshan Malinga or Lahiru Udara in my fantasy XI?

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

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