Jasprit Bumrah vs Priyansh Arya — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Priyansh Arya is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Jasprit Bumrah is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 187 fantasy points, averaging 14 pts per game with a best of 39 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 IPL runs at a strike rate of 250, and has claimed 4 IPL wickets with an economy of 8.37.

International career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 92 matches at an average of 2.40 internationally. He has also taken 118 T20I wickets at an average of 18.52 with an economy of 6.63. He has taken 143 ODI wickets internationally.

Priyansh Arya is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 13 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 753 fantasy points, averaging 58 pts per game with a best of 189 pts. He has scored 364 IPL runs at a strike rate of 211.6. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.

Batting edge: Priyansh Arya leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Bowling edge: Jasprit Bumrah has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Priyansh Arya is the stronger pick right now with an average of 58 pts per game and a best score of 189 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Priyansh Arya is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.