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Jasprit Bumrah vs Maheesh Theekshana: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Maheesh Theekshana has the edge on the headline numbers: Maheesh Theekshana leads on T20I batting (107 runs, avg 4.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) has 107 T20I runs at avg 4.5 in 83 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
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PLAYER 2
🏏
Maheesh Theekshana
🇱🇰 SL · 9 cr
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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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Maheesh Theekshana
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BOWL
9 cr
Credits
39
Avg Pts
76
Best FP
61.0
Pts/Cr
74
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Maheesh Theekshana
13 higher avg pts · 76 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
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🏏 Maheesh Theekshana
T20I Career Overview
100Matches83
🏏 Batting
12Runs107
2.00Batting Avg4.46
66.67Strike Rate60.80
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴2
7
Best Score
14
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets82
18.21Bowling Avg26.17
—Economy Rate7.03
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
3/17
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Maheesh Theekshana — 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 BumrahMaheesh Theekshana
Matches2014
Avg fantasy points2639
Best fantasy score7476
Runs2574
Strike rate166.7104.2
Fours49
Sixes11
Highest score2032
Wickets1111
Economy rate7.067.41
Best spell (wkts)22
Catches34
Total dismissals34
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahMaheesh Theekshana
Matches10083
Runs12107
Batting average2.004.46
Strike rate66.760.8
Wickets12682
Bowling average18.2126.17
Economy rate—7.03

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Maheesh Theekshana 83. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 107 at 4.5 (60.8) for Maheesh Theekshana, so Maheesh Theekshana has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Maheesh Theekshana 82 at 7.03; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Maheesh Theekshana 61. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 344 at 16.4 for Maheesh Theekshana, so Maheesh Theekshana has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Maheesh Theekshana 81; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Maheesh Theekshana 2. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 59 at 19.7 (39.6) for Maheesh Theekshana, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Maheesh Theekshana 5 at 3.09; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Maheesh Theekshana
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Maheesh Theekshana
39 avg pts · 76 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Maheesh Theekshana gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Maheesh Theekshana — 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: Maheesh Theekshana has scored 107 T20I runs in 83 matches at an average of 4.46. He has also taken 82 T20I wickets at an average of 26.17 with an economy of 7.03.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Maheesh Theekshana is the stronger pick with an average of 39 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 Maheesh Theekshana?

Based on recent data, Maheesh Theekshana has the edge with a higher average of 39 fantasy points per game. Maheesh Theekshana leads in runs scored (74 runs). Overall Maheesh Theekshana is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Maheesh Theekshana — who is a better fantasy captain?

Maheesh Theekshana is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 39 pts per game with a best score of 76 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 Maheesh Theekshana?

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 Maheesh Theekshana?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Maheesh Theekshana 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 Maheesh Theekshana won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Maheesh Theekshana 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 Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Maheesh Theekshana has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Maheesh Theekshana has 107 in 83 (average 4.5).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Maheesh Theekshana has 82 at 26.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Maheesh Theekshana has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Maheesh Theekshana has 344 in 61 (average 16.4).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Maheesh Theekshana has 81 at 27.6.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Maheesh Theekshana has 59 in 2 (average 19.7).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Maheesh Theekshana?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Maheesh Theekshana has 5 at 37.6.
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