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Gary Kirsten vs Jasprit Bumrah: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah?

Gary Kirsten has the edge on the headline numbers: Gary Kirsten leads on ODI batting (6,798 runs, avg 41.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gary Kirsten () has 6,798 ODI runs at avg 41.0 in 185 matches. Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Gary Kirsten
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Gary Kirsten
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Gary Kirsten
VS
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
T20I Career Overview
—Matches100
🏏 Batting
—Runs12
—Batting Avg2.00
—Strike Rate66.67
—Centuries0
—Half-Centuries0
—Sixes 🔴0
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Best Score
7
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets126
—Bowling Avg18.21
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gary Kirsten vs Jasprit Bumrah — 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
StatisticGary KirstenJasprit Bumrah
Matches020
Avg fantasy points026
Best fantasy score074
Runs025
Strike rate0.0166.7
Fours04
Sixes01
Highest score020
Wickets011
Economy rate0.007.06
Best spell (wkts)02
Catches03
Total dismissals03
International career — ODI
StatisticGary KirstenJasprit Bumrah
Matches18591
Runs6798111
Batting average40.959.25
Strike rate72.064.9
Centuries (100+)130
Half-centuries (50+)450
Wickets0151
Bowling average—23.74
Economy rate4.60—
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

ODI. Gary Kirsten has played 185 ODIs and Jasprit Bumrah 91. Gary Kirsten has 6,798 runs at 41.0 (strike rate 72.0), against 111 at 9.3 (64.9) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Gary Kirsten has scored more. Hundreds: Gary Kirsten 13, Jasprit Bumrah 0. Fifties: 45 and 0. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Gary Kirsten has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Gary Kirsten has played 101 Tests and Jasprit Bumrah 52. Gary Kirsten has 7,289 runs at 45.3 (strike rate 43.4), against 348 at 6.6 (41.3) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Gary Kirsten has scored more. Hundreds: Gary Kirsten 21, Jasprit Bumrah 0. Fifties: 34 and 0. With the ball, Gary Kirsten has 2 wickets at an economy of 2.44 and Jasprit Bumrah 234 at 2.77; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets while Gary Kirsten is more economical.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Gary Kirsten
Evenly matched
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Gary Kirsten
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Gary Kirsten vs Jasprit Bumrah — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

Gary Kirsten does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

T20I career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 2.00. He has also taken 126 T20I wickets at an average of 18.21.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger pick with an average of 26 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 — Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah?

Based on recent data, Jasprit Bumrah has the edge with a higher average of 26 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Gary Kirsten vs Jasprit Bumrah — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jasprit Bumrah is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 26 pts per game with a best score of 74 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 — Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate this season (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Gary Kirsten and Jasprit Bumrah?

Gary Kirsten costs 8 Cr and Jasprit Bumrah 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 Gary Kirsten and Jasprit Bumrah won?

Gary Kirsten has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more ODI runs, Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah?

Gary Kirsten has more ODI runs: Gary Kirsten has 6,798 in 185 matches (average 41.0) and Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 (average 9.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Gary Kirsten scores faster in ODIs: Gary Kirsten strikes at 72.0 and Jasprit Bumrah at 64.9.

Who has more Test runs, Gary Kirsten or Jasprit Bumrah?

Gary Kirsten has more Test runs: Gary Kirsten has 7,289 in 101 matches (average 45.3) and Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 (average 6.6).
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