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Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Joe Root has the edge on the headline numbers: Joe Root leads on T20I batting (893 runs, avg 35.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Joe Root (England) has 893 T20I runs at avg 35.7 in 32 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Joe Root
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 9.5 cr
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
32.1
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Joe Root
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BAT🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
63
Avg Pts
163
Best FP
103.5
Pts/Cr
847
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Joe Root
37 higher avg pts · 163 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Joe Root
T20I Career Overview
100Matches32
🏏 Batting
12Runs893
2.00Batting Avg35.72
66.67Strike Rate126.31
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries5
0Sixes 🔴16
7
Best Score
90*
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets6
18.21Bowling Avg23.17
—Economy Rate9.93
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
2/9
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root — 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
StatisticJasprit BumrahJoe Root
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points2663
Best fantasy score74163
Runs25847
Strike rate166.779.5
Fours490
Sixes14
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score20123
Wickets112
Economy rate7.065.61
Best spell (wkts)21
Catches39
Total dismissals310
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahJoe Root
Matches10032
Runs12893
Batting average2.0035.72
Strike rate66.7126.3
Half-centuries (50+)05
Wickets1266
Bowling average18.2123.17
Economy rate—9.93

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Joe Root 32. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 893 at 35.7 (126.3) for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Joe Root 6 at 9.93; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Joe Root 195. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 7,903 at 50.7 for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Joe Root 20. Fifties: 0 and 48. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Joe Root 31 at 5.91; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Joe Root 169. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 14,278 at 50.5 (57.8) for Joe Root, so Joe Root has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Joe Root 41. Fifties: 0 and 69. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Joe Root 74 at 3.37; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Joe Root
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Joe Root
63 avg pts · 163 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Joe Root gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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.

T20I career: Joe Root has scored 893 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 35.72, with 5 half-centuries. He has also taken 6 T20I wickets at an average of 23.17 with an economy of 9.93.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Joe Root is the stronger pick with an average of 63 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 — Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Based on recent data, Joe Root has the edge with a higher average of 63 fantasy points per game. Joe Root leads in runs scored (847 runs). Overall Joe Root is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Joe Root — who is a better fantasy captain?

Joe Root is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 63 pts per game with a best score of 163 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 — Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

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 Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Joe Root 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 Jasprit Bumrah and Joe Root won?

Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Joe Root has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Joe Root is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India 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, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Joe Root has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Joe Root has 893 in 32 (average 35.7).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Joe Root has 6 at 23.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Joe Root has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Joe Root has 7,903 in 195 (average 50.7).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Joe Root has 31 at 54.1.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Joe Root has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Joe Root has 14,278 in 169 (average 50.5).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Joe Root?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Joe Root has 74 at 48.1.
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