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Jasprit Bumrah vs Kusal Perera — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Kusal Perera?

Kusal Perera has the edge on the headline numbers: Kusal Perera leads on T20I batting (2,276 runs, avg 27.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Kusal Perera (Kandy Royals) has 2,276 T20I runs at avg 27.4 in 88 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
🏏
Kusal Perera
🔱 KR · 8.5 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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Kusal Perera
🔱 Kandy Royals
🧤 WK
8.5 cr
Credits
22
Avg Pts
41
Best FP
20.6
Pts/Cr
86
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Kusal Perera
T20I Career Overview
100Matches88
🏏 Batting
12Runs2276
2.00Batting Avg27.42
66.67Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries16
0Sixes 🔴65
7
Best Score
101
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets0
18.21Bowling Avg—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
-
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kusal Perera — 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 BumrahKusal Perera
Matches208
Avg fantasy points2622
Best fantasy score7441
Runs2586
Strike rate166.7132.3
Fours412
Sixes12
Highest score2025
Wickets110
Economy rate7.060.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches30
Total dismissals32
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahKusal Perera
Matches10088
Runs122276
Batting average2.0027.42
Strike rate66.7—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)016
Wickets1260
Bowling average18.21—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Kusal Perera 88. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 2,276 at 27.4 for Kusal Perera, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Kusal Perera 1. Fifties: 0 and 16. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 126 wickets, while Kusal Perera has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Kusal Perera 116. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 3,237 at 30.5 (92.9) for Kusal Perera, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Kusal Perera 6. Fifties: 0 and 17. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Kusal Perera has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Kusal Perera 22. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 1,177 at 31.0 (72.3) for Kusal Perera, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Kusal Perera 2. Fifties: 0 and 7. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77, while Kusal Perera has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Kusal Perera
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kusal Perera — 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: Kusal Perera has scored 2,276 T20I runs in 88 matches at an average of 27.42, with 1 century.

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 Kusal Perera?

Based on recent data, Jasprit Bumrah has the edge with a higher average of 26 fantasy points per game. Kusal Perera leads in runs scored (86 runs). Overall Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Kusal Perera — 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 Kusal Perera?

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 Kusal Perera?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Kusal Perera costs 8.5 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 Kusal Perera won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Kusal Perera 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 Kandy Royals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kusal Perera?

Kusal Perera has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Kusal Perera has 2,276 in 88 (average 27.4).

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kusal Perera?

Kusal Perera has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Kusal Perera has 3,237 in 116 (average 30.5).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Kusal Perera scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Kusal Perera at 92.9.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Kusal Perera?

Kusal Perera has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Kusal Perera has 1,177 in 22 (average 31.0).
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