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Jasprit Bumrah vs Nuwan Thushara — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Nuwan Thushara?

Nuwan Thushara has the edge on the headline numbers: Nuwan Thushara leads on T20I batting (9 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. Nuwan Thushara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 9 T20I runs at avg 4.5 in 28 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
🏏
Nuwan Thushara
🔴 RCB · 8.5 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
🏏
Nuwan Thushara
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
54
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
62.9
Pts/Cr
9
Total Runs
17
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Nuwan Thushara
28 higher avg pts · 159 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Nuwan Thushara
T20I Career Overview
100Matches28
🏏 Batting
12Runs9
2.00Batting Avg4.50
66.67Strike Rate37.50
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴0
7
Best Score
6
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets36
18.21Bowling Avg20.94
05-Wkt Hauls1
4/15
Best Figures
5/20
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nuwan Thushara — 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 BumrahNuwan Thushara
Matches2012
Avg fantasy points2654
Best fantasy score74159
Runs259
Strike rate166.775.0
Fours41
Sixes10
Highest score206
Wickets1117
Economy rate7.068.89
Best spell (wkts)24
Catches32
Total dismissals33
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahNuwan Thushara
Matches10028
Runs129
Batting average2.004.50
Strike rate66.737.5
Wickets12636
Bowling average18.2120.94
Five-wicket hauls01

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Nuwan Thushara 28. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 9 at 4.5 (37.5) for Nuwan Thushara, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Nuwan Thushara 36; 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
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Nuwan Thushara
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nuwan Thushara
54 avg pts · 159 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Nuwan Thushara gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nuwan Thushara — 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: Nuwan Thushara has scored 9 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 4.50. He has also taken 36 T20I wickets at an average of 20.94.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nuwan Thushara is the stronger pick with an average of 54 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 Nuwan Thushara?

Based on recent data, Nuwan Thushara has the edge with a higher average of 54 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Nuwan Thushara is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Nuwan Thushara — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nuwan Thushara is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 54 pts per game with a best score of 159 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 Nuwan Thushara?

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 Nuwan Thushara?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Nuwan Thushara costs 8.5 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 Nuwan Thushara won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Nuwan Thushara in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nuwan Thushara 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Nuwan Thushara?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Nuwan Thushara has 9 in 28 (average 4.5).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Nuwan Thushara?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Nuwan Thushara has 36 at 20.9.
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