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Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Lasith Malinga has the edge on the headline numbers: Lasith Malinga leads on T20I batting (136 runs, avg 6.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Lasith Malinga () has 136 T20I runs at avg 6.5 in 84 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
🏏
Lasith Malinga
· 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
🏏
Lasith Malinga
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Lasith Malinga
T20I Career Overview
100Matches84
🏏 Batting
12Runs136
2.00Batting Avg6.48
66.67Strike Rate84.47
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴5
7
Best Score
27
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets107
18.21Bowling Avg20.79
—Economy Rate7.42
05-Wkt Hauls2
4/15
Best Figures
5/6
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga — 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 BumrahLasith Malinga
Matches200
Avg fantasy points260
Best fantasy score740
Runs250
Strike rate166.70.0
Fours40
Sixes10
Highest score200
Wickets110
Economy rate7.060.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches30
Total dismissals30
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahLasith Malinga
Matches10084
Runs12136
Batting average2.006.48
Strike rate66.784.5
Wickets126107
Bowling average18.2120.79
Economy rate—7.42
Five-wicket hauls02

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Lasith Malinga 84. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 136 at 6.5 (84.5) for Lasith Malinga, so Lasith Malinga has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Lasith Malinga 107 at 7.42; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Lasith Malinga 226. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 567 at 6.8 (74.5) for Lasith Malinga, so Lasith Malinga has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Lasith Malinga 338 at 5.35; Lasith Malinga has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Lasith Malinga 30. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 275 at 11.5 (44.4) for Lasith Malinga, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Lasith Malinga 101 at 3.86; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

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
🏏 Lasith Malinga
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Lasith Malinga
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga — 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: Lasith Malinga has scored 136 T20I runs in 84 matches at an average of 6.48. He has also taken 107 T20I wickets at an average of 20.79 with an economy of 7.42.

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 Lasith Malinga?

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 Lasith Malinga — 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 Lasith Malinga?

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 Lasith Malinga?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Lasith Malinga 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 Lasith Malinga won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga 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 . Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Lasith Malinga has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Lasith Malinga has 136 in 84 (average 6.5).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Lasith Malinga has 107 at 20.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Lasith Malinga has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Lasith Malinga has 567 in 226 (average 6.8).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Lasith Malinga scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Lasith Malinga at 74.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Lasith Malinga has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Lasith Malinga has 338 at 28.9.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Lasith Malinga has 275 in 30 (average 11.5).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Lasith Malinga?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Lasith Malinga has 101 at 33.2.
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