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Jasprit Bumrah vs Shardul Thakur — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Shardul Thakur has the edge on the headline numbers: Shardul Thakur leads on T20I batting (158 runs, avg 31.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Shardul Thakur (Mumbai Indians) has 158 T20I runs at avg 31.6 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
🏏
Shardul Thakur
🔵 MI · 8 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
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Shardul Thakur
🔵 Mumbai Indians
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
50.4
Pts/Cr
20
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shardul Thakur
19 higher avg pts · 129 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Shardul Thakur
T20I Career Overview
100Matches28
🏏 Batting
12Runs158
2.00Batting Avg31.60
66.67Strike Rate146.30
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries1
0Sixes 🔴5
7
Best Score
55
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets36
18.21Bowling Avg23.42
—Economy Rate9.03
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
4/27
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Shardul Thakur — 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 BumrahShardul Thakur
Matches209
Avg fantasy points2645
Best fantasy score74129
Runs2520
Strike rate166.787.0
Fours42
Sixes10
Highest score2010
Wickets1112
Economy rate7.0610.50
Best spell (wkts)24
Catches30
Total dismissals31
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahShardul Thakur
Matches10028
Runs12158
Batting average2.0031.60
Strike rate66.7146.3
Half-centuries (50+)01
Wickets12636
Bowling average18.2123.42
Economy rate—9.03

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Shardul Thakur 28. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 158 at 31.6 (146.3) for Shardul Thakur, so Shardul Thakur has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Shardul Thakur 36 at 9.03; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Shardul Thakur 47. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 329 at 17.3 (105.1) for Shardul Thakur, so Shardul Thakur has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Shardul Thakur 65 at 6.25; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Shardul Thakur 13. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 377 at 18.9 (59.8) for Shardul Thakur, so Shardul Thakur has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Shardul Thakur 33 at 3.81; 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
🏏 Shardul Thakur
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shardul Thakur
45 avg pts · 129 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Shardul Thakur gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Shardul Thakur — 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: Shardul Thakur has scored 158 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 31.60, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 36 T20I wickets at an average of 23.42 with an economy of 9.03.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shardul Thakur is the stronger pick with an average of 45 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 Shardul Thakur?

Based on recent data, Shardul Thakur has the edge with a higher average of 45 fantasy points per game. Jasprit Bumrah leads in runs scored (25 runs). Overall Shardul Thakur is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Shardul Thakur — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shardul Thakur is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 45 pts per game with a best score of 129 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 Shardul Thakur?

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 Shardul Thakur?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Shardul Thakur 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 Shardul Thakur won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shardul Thakur 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 Shardul Thakur?

Shardul Thakur has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Shardul Thakur has 158 in 28 (average 31.6).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Shardul Thakur has 36 at 23.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Shardul Thakur has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Shardul Thakur has 329 in 47 (average 17.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Shardul Thakur scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Shardul Thakur at 105.1.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Shardul Thakur has 65 at 30.5.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Shardul Thakur has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Shardul Thakur has 377 in 13 (average 18.9).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Shardul Thakur?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Shardul Thakur has 33 at 31.0.
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