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James Anderson vs Jasprit Bumrah — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has the edge on the headline numbers: Jasprit Bumrah leads on T20I bowling (126 wickets, avg 18.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

James Anderson () has 1 T20I runs in 19 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
🏏
James Anderson
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
James Anderson
BOWL
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
32.1
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 James Anderson
VS
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
T20I Career Overview
19Matches100
🏏 Batting
1Runs12
—Batting Avg2.00
—Strike Rate66.67
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴0
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Best Score
7
🎳 Bowling
18Wickets126
0.00Bowling Avg18.21
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/15
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

James Anderson 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
StatisticJames AndersonJasprit 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 — T20I
StatisticJames AndersonJasprit Bumrah
Matches19100
Runs112
Batting average—2.00
Strike rate—66.7
Wickets18126
Bowling average0.0018.21

📋 Format by format

T20I. James Anderson has played 19 T20Is and Jasprit Bumrah 100. James Anderson has 1 runs, against 12 at 2.0 (66.7) for Jasprit Bumrah, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, James Anderson has 18 wickets and Jasprit Bumrah 126; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. James Anderson has played 194 ODIs and Jasprit Bumrah 91. James Anderson has 273 runs, against 111 at 9.3 (64.9) for Jasprit Bumrah, so James Anderson has scored more. With the ball, James Anderson has 269 wickets and Jasprit Bumrah 151; James Anderson has more wickets.

Test. James Anderson has played 188 Tests and Jasprit Bumrah 52. James Anderson has 1,353 runs, against 348 at 6.6 (41.3) for Jasprit Bumrah, so James Anderson has scored more. With the ball, James Anderson has 704 wickets and Jasprit Bumrah 234 at 2.77; James Anderson has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 James Anderson
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: 🏏 James Anderson
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: He has also taken 18 T20I wickets.

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 — James Anderson 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.

James Anderson 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 — James Anderson 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 James Anderson and Jasprit Bumrah?

James Anderson 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 James Anderson and Jasprit Bumrah won?

James Anderson 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 James Anderson 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 T20I runs, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I runs: James Anderson has 1 in 19 matches and Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 (average 2.0).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: James Anderson has 18 at an average of 0.0 and Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at 18.2.

Who has more ODI runs, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

James Anderson has more ODI runs: James Anderson has 273 in 194 matches and Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 (average 9.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

James Anderson has more ODI wickets: James Anderson has 269 at an average of 0.0 and Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at 23.7.

Who has more Test runs, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

James Anderson has more Test runs: James Anderson has 1,353 in 188 matches and Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 (average 6.6).

Who has taken more Test wickets, James Anderson or Jasprit Bumrah?

James Anderson has more Test wickets: James Anderson has 704 at an average of 0.0 and Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at 19.8.
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