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Jasprit Bumrah vs Sanju Samson: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Sanju Samson has the edge on the headline numbers: Sanju Samson leads on T20I batting (1,558 runs, avg 27.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Jasprit Bumrah vs Sanju Samson · 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).
| Statistic | Jasprit Bumrah | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 26 | 47 |
| Best fantasy score | 74 | 155 |
| Runs | 25 | 445 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 162.4 |
| Fours | 4 | 48 |
| Sixes | 1 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 20 | 82 |
| Wickets | 11 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.06 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 8 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 12 |
| Statistic | Jasprit Bumrah | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 70 |
| Runs | 12 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 2.00 | 27.33 |
| Strike rate | 66.7 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 8 |
| Wickets | 126 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 18.21 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 0 and 8. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 126 wickets, while Sanju Samson has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Sanju Samson has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Sanju Samson has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 16 July 2026.
What is happening now
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.
Full Bumrah profile →Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2026: Player of the Tournament. In the final Samson and Abhishek Sharma shared a 98-run stand against New Zealand.
Full Samson profile →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.
Did you know: Sanju Samson
- Born 11 November 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Plays for Kerala.
- Won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups with India.
- Unbeaten 212 in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth List A double century by an Indian.
- Maiden ODI century came on 21 December 2023 against South Africa.
🧠Quick quiz: Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How did Bumrah teach himself his yorker?
- 2. At which ground did Bumrah bowl his fastest recorded ball, 153 km/h?
- 3. Which two players did Chennai Super Kings send to Rajasthan Royals for Samson?
- 4. In which tournament did Samson score an unbeaten 212?
Jasprit Bumrah vs Sanju Samson · 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: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sanju Samson is the stronger pick with an average of 47 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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