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Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Rabada: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has the edge on the headline numbers: Kagiso Rabada leads on T20I batting (184 runs, avg 14.2). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 14.2 in 79 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
🏏
Kagiso Rabada
⚡ GT · 9 cr
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
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Kagiso Rabada
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
179
Best FP
148.6
Pts/Cr
49
Total Runs
39
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
44 higher avg pts · 179 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
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🏏 Kagiso Rabada
T20I Career Overview
100Matches79
🏏 Batting
12Runs184
2.00Batting Avg14.15
66.67Strike Rate115.72
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴6
7
Best Score
22
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets83
18.21Bowling Avg28.30
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
3/18
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Rabada · 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 BumrahKagiso Rabada
Matches2019
Avg fantasy points2670
Best fantasy score74179
Runs2549
Strike rate166.790.7
Fours45
Sixes12
Highest score2023
Wickets1139
Economy rate7.066.39
Best spell (wkts)26
Catches37
Total dismissals37
International career · T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahKagiso Rabada
Matches10079
Runs12184
Batting average2.0014.15
Strike rate66.7115.7
Wickets12683
Bowling average18.2128.30

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Kagiso Rabada 79. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 184 at 14.2 (115.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 83; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Kagiso Rabada 106. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 401 at 14.8 (79.1) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Kagiso Rabada 168; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Kagiso Rabada 74. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 1,102 at 12.2 (51.7) for Kagiso Rabada, so Kagiso Rabada has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Kagiso Rabada 346 at 3.35; Kagiso Rabada has more wickets while Jasprit Bumrah is more economical.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Kagiso Rabada
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Kagiso Rabada
70 avg pts · 179 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Kagiso Rabada gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Jasprit Bumrah

The first bowler to hold number one in all three ICC formats

Career: First bowler to be ranked number one in the ICC men's player rankings in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

Full Bumrah profile →
Kagiso Rabada

South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting

21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.

Full Rabada profile →

Did you know: Jasprit Bumrah

  • Born 6 December 1993. A right-arm fast bowler.
  • Average pace about 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded delivery of 153 km/h in the Adelaide Test of 2018.
  • Idolised Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee as a young bowler.
  • Captained India in Tests and in T20Is.
Full Jasprit Bumrah profile →

Did you know: Kagiso Rabada

  • Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
  • Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
  • Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
  • Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
Full Kagiso Rabada profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. How did Bumrah teach himself his yorker?
  2. 2. At which ground did Bumrah bowl his fastest recorded ball, 153 km/h?
  3. 3. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
  4. 4. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Rabada · 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: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 14.15. He has also taken 83 T20I wickets at an average of 28.30.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kagiso Rabada is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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 Kagiso Rabada?

Based on recent data, Kagiso Rabada has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Kagiso Rabada leads in runs scored (49 runs). Overall Kagiso Rabada is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kagiso Rabada: who is a better fantasy captain?

Kagiso Rabada is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 179 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 Kagiso Rabada?

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 Kagiso Rabada?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Kagiso Rabada costs 9 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 Kagiso Rabada won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Kagiso Rabada 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 Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Kagiso Rabada has 184 in 79 (average 14.2).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Kagiso Rabada has 83 at 28.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Kagiso Rabada has 401 in 106 (average 14.8).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Kagiso Rabada scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Kagiso Rabada at 79.1.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Kagiso Rabada has 168 at 27.4.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 in 74 (average 12.2).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Kagiso Rabada?

Kagiso Rabada has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Kagiso Rabada has 346 at 21.7.
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