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Jasprit Bumrah vs Kumar Kushagra — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jasprit Bumrah or Kumar Kushagra?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Kumar Kushagra has the edge with a higher average of 36 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Kumar Kushagra is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Jasprit Bumrah or Kumar Kushagra?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Jasprit Bumrah and Kumar Kushagra won?

In IPL 2026, Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Kumar Kushagra has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Kumar Kushagra?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Kumar Kushagra (Gujarat Titans) — international career stats below. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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PLAYER 1

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Jasprit Bumrah

🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr

PLAYER 2

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Kumar Kushagra

⚡ GT · 7.5 cr

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Jasprit Bumrah

🇮🇳 India

BOWL

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

32.1

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Kumar Kushagra

⚡ Gujarat Titans

🧤 WK

7.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

8.5

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

📈 Slight Edge

🏏 Kumar Kushagra

10 higher avg pts · 36 best fantasy score

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

🏏 Kumar Kushagra

T20I Career Overview

100Matches—

🏏 Batting

12Runs—

2.00Batting Avg—

66.67Strike Rate—

0Centuries—

0Half-Centuries—

0Sixes 🔴—

Best Score

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🎳 Bowling

126Wickets—

18.21Bowling Avg—

05-Wkt Hauls—

4/15

Best Figures

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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kumar Kushagra — 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
Statistic	Jasprit Bumrah	Kumar Kushagra
Matches	20	1
Avg fantasy points	26	36
Best fantasy score	74	36
Runs	25	18
Strike rate	166.7	128.6
Fours	4	3
Sixes	1	0
Highest score	20	18
Wickets	11	0
Economy rate	7.06	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	2	0
Catches	3	1
Total dismissals	3	1

Stats updated 10 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ More wickets

🏏 Kumar Kushagra

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Kumar Kushagra

36 avg pts · 36 best · 0 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kumar Kushagra — 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.

Kumar Kushagra does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kumar Kushagra is the stronger pick with an average of 36 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 Kumar Kushagra?

Based on recent data, Kumar Kushagra has the edge with a higher average of 36 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Kumar Kushagra is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kumar Kushagra — who is a better fantasy captain?

Kumar Kushagra is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 36 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 Kumar Kushagra?

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 Kumar Kushagra?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Kumar Kushagra costs 7.5 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 Kumar Kushagra won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Kumar Kushagra in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Kumar Kushagra 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.

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