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Jasprit Bumrah vs Nathan Lyon — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Jasprit Bumrah has the edge on the headline numbers: Jasprit Bumrah leads on T20I batting (12 runs, avg 2.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Nathan Lyon (Australia) has 4 T20I runs in 2 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
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 AUS · 9 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
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 Australia
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
80
Avg Pts
142
Best FP
22.7
Pts/Cr
81
Total Runs
4
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Nathan Lyon
54 higher avg pts · 142 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Nathan Lyon
T20I Career Overview
100Matches2
🏏 Batting
12Runs4
2.00Batting Avg—
66.67Strike Rate100.00
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴0
7
Best Score
4*
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets1
18.21Bowling Avg48.00
—Economy Rate9.60
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
1/33
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nathan Lyon — 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 BumrahNathan Lyon
Matches203
Avg fantasy points2680
Best fantasy score74142
Runs2581
Strike rate166.741.8
Fours410
Sixes11
Highest score2032
Wickets114
Economy rate7.063.16
Best spell (wkts)23
Catches32
Total dismissals32
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahNathan Lyon
Matches1002
Runs124
Batting average2.00—
Strike rate66.7100.0
Wickets1261
Bowling average18.2148.00
Economy rate—9.60

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Nathan Lyon 2. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 4 (100.0) for Nathan Lyon, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Nathan Lyon 1 at 9.60; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Nathan Lyon 29. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 77 at 19.3 (92.8) for Nathan Lyon, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Nathan Lyon 29 at 4.92; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Nathan Lyon 143. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 1,705 at 12.8 (50.4) for Nathan Lyon, so Nathan Lyon has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Nathan Lyon 571 at 2.95; Nathan Lyon has more wickets while Jasprit Bumrah is more economical.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Nathan Lyon
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nathan Lyon
80 avg pts · 142 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Nathan Lyon gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nathan Lyon — 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: Nathan Lyon has scored 4 T20I runs in 2 matches. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 48.00 with an economy of 9.60.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nathan Lyon is the stronger pick with an average of 80 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 Nathan Lyon?

Based on recent data, Nathan Lyon has the edge with a higher average of 80 fantasy points per game. Nathan Lyon leads in runs scored (81 runs). Overall Nathan Lyon is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nathan Lyon — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nathan Lyon is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 80 pts per game with a best score of 142 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 Nathan Lyon?

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 Nathan Lyon?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nathan Lyon 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 Australia. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Nathan Lyon has 4 in 2.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Nathan Lyon has 77 in 29 (average 19.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Nathan Lyon has 29 at 46.0.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Nathan Lyon has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Nathan Lyon has 1,705 in 143 (average 12.8).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Nathan Lyon?

Nathan Lyon has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Nathan Lyon has 571 at 30.2.
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