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Jasprit Bumrah vs Karun Nair — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair?

Karun Nair has the edge on the headline numbers: Karun Nair leads on T20I batting (46 runs, avg 23.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Karun Nair (Delhi Capitals) has 46 ODI runs at avg 23.0 in 2 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
🏏
Karun Nair
💙 DC · 8 cr
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
32.1
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Karun Nair
💙 Delhi Capitals
BAT
8 cr
Credits
15
Avg Pts
21
Best FP
5.8
Pts/Cr
18
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
11 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Karun Nair
T20I Career Overview
100Matches—
🏏 Batting
12Runs—
2.00Batting Avg—
66.67Strike Rate—
0Centuries—
0Half-Centuries—
0Sixes 🔴—
7
Best Score
—
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets—
18.21Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls—
4/15
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Karun Nair — 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 BumrahKarun Nair
Matches203
Avg fantasy points2615
Best fantasy score7421
Runs2518
Strike rate166.7100.0
Fours43
Sixes10
Highest score2013
Wickets110
Economy rate7.060.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches31
Total dismissals31
International career — ODI
StatisticJasprit BumrahKarun Nair
Matches912
Runs11146
Batting average9.2523.00
Strike rate64.952.3
Wickets1510
Bowling average23.74—
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Karun Nair 2. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 46 at 23.0 (52.3) for Karun Nair, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Karun Nair has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Karun Nair 10. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 579 at 41.4 (64.6) for Karun Nair, so Karun Nair has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Karun Nair 1. Fifties: 0 and 1. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77, while Karun Nair has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

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

Jasprit Bumrah vs Karun Nair — 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.

Karun Nair does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 — Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair?

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.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Karun Nair — 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 — Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair?

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 Karun Nair?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Karun Nair costs 8 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 Karun Nair won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair 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 India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Delhi Capitals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Karun Nair has 46 in 2 (average 23.0).

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Karun Nair?

Karun Nair has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Karun Nair has 579 in 10 (average 41.4).
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