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Jasprit Bumrah vs Nicholas Pooran: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Jasprit Bumrah or Nicholas Pooran?

Nicholas Pooran has the edge on the headline numbers: Nicholas Pooran leads on T20I batting (2,275 runs, avg 26.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) has 2,275 T20I runs at avg 26.1 in 106 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
🏏
Nicholas Pooran
🦅 LSG · 9.5 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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Nicholas Pooran
🦅 Lucknow Super Giants
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
49
Avg Pts
157
Best FP
104.4
Pts/Cr
433
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Nicholas Pooran
23 higher avg pts · 157 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Nicholas Pooran
T20I Career Overview
100Matches106
🏏 Batting
12Runs2275
2.00Batting Avg26.15
66.67Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries13
0Sixes 🔴141
7
Best Score
98
🎳 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 Nicholas Pooran · 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 BumrahNicholas Pooran
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points2649
Best fantasy score74157
Runs25433
Strike rate166.7151.9
Fours427
Sixes134
Half-centuries (50+)03
Highest score2063
Wickets110
Economy rate7.060.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches314
Total dismissals319
International career · T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahNicholas Pooran
Matches100106
Runs122275
Batting average2.0026.15
Strike rate66.7—
Half-centuries (50+)013
Wickets1260
Bowling average18.21—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Nicholas Pooran 106. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 2,275 at 26.1 for Nicholas Pooran, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 126 wickets, while Nicholas Pooran has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Nicholas Pooran 57. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 1,829 at 38.9 (97.9) for Nicholas Pooran, so Nicholas Pooran has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Nicholas Pooran 3. Fifties: 0 and 9. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Nicholas Pooran 6 at 6.18; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Nicholas Pooran
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nicholas Pooran
49 avg pts · 157 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Nicholas Pooran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Jasprit Bumrah

The first bowler to hold number one in all three ICC formats

Career: First bowler to be ranked number one in the ICC men's player rankings in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

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Did you know: Jasprit Bumrah

  • Born 6 December 1993. A right-arm fast bowler.
  • Average pace about 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded delivery of 153 km/h in the Adelaide Test of 2018.
  • Idolised Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee as a young bowler.
  • Captained India in Tests and in T20Is.
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🧠Quick quiz: Jasprit Bumrah and Nicholas Pooran

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nicholas Pooran · 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: Nicholas Pooran has scored 2,275 T20I runs in 106 matches at an average of 26.15, with 13 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nicholas Pooran is the stronger pick with an average of 49 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 Nicholas Pooran?

Based on recent data, Nicholas Pooran has the edge with a higher average of 49 fantasy points per game. Nicholas Pooran leads in runs scored (433 runs). Overall Nicholas Pooran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nicholas Pooran: who is a better fantasy captain?

Nicholas Pooran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 49 pts per game with a best score of 157 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 Nicholas Pooran?

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 Nicholas Pooran?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Nicholas Pooran costs 9.5 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 Nicholas Pooran won?

Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Nicholas Pooran has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Nicholas Pooran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nicholas Pooran 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 Lucknow Super Giants. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nicholas Pooran?

Nicholas Pooran has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Nicholas Pooran has 2,275 in 106 (average 26.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nicholas Pooran?

Nicholas Pooran has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Nicholas Pooran has 1,829 in 57 (average 38.9).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Nicholas Pooran scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Nicholas Pooran at 97.9.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Nicholas Pooran?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Nicholas Pooran has 6 at 29.0.
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