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Jasprit Bumrah vs Michael Pepper — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jasprit Bumrah or Michael Pepper?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Jasprit Bumrah or Michael Pepper?

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 Michael Pepper won?

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

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Michael Pepper?

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. Michael Pepper (Southern Brave) — 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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Michael Pepper

🛡️ SB · 8 cr

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Jasprit Bumrah

🇮🇳 India

BOWL

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

54.7

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Michael Pepper

🛡️ Southern Brave

🧤 WK

8 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

1.5

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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📈 Slight Edge

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

14 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

🏏 Michael Pepper

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 Michael Pepper — 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	Michael Pepper
Matches	20	1
Avg fantasy points	26	12
Best fantasy score	74	12
Runs	25	0
Strike rate	166.7	0.0
Fours	4	0
Sixes	1	0
Highest score	20	0
Wickets	11	0
Economy rate	7.06	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	2	0
Catches	3	1
Total dismissals	3	1

Stats updated 14 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ More wickets

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

🏏 Michael Pepper

Evenly matched

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Michael Pepper

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Michael Pepper — 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.

Michael Pepper 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 Michael Pepper?

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 Michael Pepper — 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 Michael Pepper?

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 Michael Pepper?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Michael Pepper 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 Michael Pepper won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Michael Pepper 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 Southern Brave. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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