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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ricky Ponting — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting?

Ricky Ponting has the edge on the headline numbers: Ricky Ponting leads on T20I batting (401 runs, avg 28.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Ricky Ponting (Mumbai Indians) has 401 T20I runs at avg 28.6 in 17 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ricky Ponting
🔵 MI · 8 cr
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
32.1
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Ricky Ponting
🔵 Mumbai Indians
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
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
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 higher avg pts · 74 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Ricky Ponting
T20I Career Overview
100Matches17
🏏 Batting
12Runs401
2.00Batting Avg28.64
66.67Strike Rate132.78
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
0Sixes 🔴11
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 Ricky Ponting — 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 BumrahRicky Ponting
Matches200
Avg fantasy points260
Best fantasy score740
Runs250
Strike rate166.70.0
Fours40
Sixes10
Highest score200
Wickets110
Economy rate7.060.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches30
Total dismissals30
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahRicky Ponting
Matches10017
Runs12401
Batting average2.0028.64
Strike rate66.7132.8
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets1260
Bowling average18.21—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Ricky Ponting 17. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 401 at 28.6 (132.8) for Ricky Ponting, so Ricky Ponting has scored more. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 126 wickets, while Ricky Ponting has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Ricky Ponting 375. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 13,704 at 42.0 (80.4) for Ricky Ponting, so Ricky Ponting has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Ricky Ponting 30. Fifties: 0 and 82. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Ricky Ponting 3 at 4.16; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Ricky Ponting 168. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 13,378 at 51.9 (58.7) for Ricky Ponting, so Ricky Ponting has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Ricky Ponting 41. Fifties: 0 and 62. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Ricky Ponting 5 at 2.82; 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
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Ricky Ponting
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
26 avg pts · 74 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ricky Ponting
Captaining Jasprit Bumrah gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Ricky Ponting — 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: Ricky Ponting has scored 401 T20I runs in 17 matches at an average of 28.64, with 2 half-centuries.

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 Ricky Ponting?

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 Ricky Ponting — 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 Ricky Ponting?

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 Ricky Ponting?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Ricky Ponting 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 Ricky Ponting won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting 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 Mumbai Indians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting?

Ricky Ponting has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Ricky Ponting has 401 in 17 (average 28.6).

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting?

Ricky Ponting has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Ricky Ponting has 13,704 in 375 (average 42.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Ricky Ponting scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Ricky Ponting at 80.4.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting?

Ricky Ponting has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Ricky Ponting has 13,378 in 168 (average 51.9).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Ricky Ponting?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Ricky Ponting has 5 at 55.2.
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