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Jasprit Bumrah vs Sineth Jayawardena — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Jasprit Bumrah or Sineth Jayawardena?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Sineth Jayawardena has the edge with a higher average of 30 fantasy points per game. Sineth Jayawardena leads in runs scored (63 runs). Overall Sineth Jayawardena is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Jasprit Bumrah or Sineth Jayawardena?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Jasprit Bumrah and Sineth Jayawardena won?

In IPL 2026, Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sineth Jayawardena has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Sineth Jayawardena?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Sineth Jayawardena (Sri Lanka) — international career stats below. 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

PLAYER 2

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Sineth Jayawardena

🇱🇰 SL · 8 cr

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Jasprit Bumrah

🇮🇳 India

BOWL

9.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

54.7

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Sineth Jayawardena

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

BAT

8 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

14.8

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚖️ Too Close to Call

Both players are evenly matched — pick based on ground & match-up!

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

🏏 Sineth Jayawardena

T20I Career Overview

100Matches—

🏏 Batting

12Runs—

2.00Batting Avg—

66.67Strike Rate—

0Centuries—

0Half-Centuries—

0Sixes 🔴—

Best Score

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🎳 Bowling

126Wickets—

18.21Bowling Avg—

05-Wkt Hauls—

4/15

Best Figures

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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sineth Jayawardena — 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
Statistic	Jasprit Bumrah	Sineth Jayawardena
Matches	20	4
Avg fantasy points	26	30
Best fantasy score	74	60
Runs	25	63
Strike rate	166.7	108.6
Fours	4	9
Sixes	1	2
Highest score	20	38
Wickets	11	0
Economy rate	7.06	0.00
Best spell (wkts)	2	0
Catches	3	2
Total dismissals	3	2

Stats updated 14 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Jasprit Bumrah

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More wickets

🏏 Sineth Jayawardena

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

Both players are closely matched — consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sineth Jayawardena — 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.

Sineth Jayawardena does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sineth Jayawardena is the stronger pick with an average of 30 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 Sineth Jayawardena?

Based on recent data, Sineth Jayawardena has the edge with a higher average of 30 fantasy points per game. Sineth Jayawardena leads in runs scored (63 runs). Overall Sineth Jayawardena is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sineth Jayawardena — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sineth Jayawardena is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 30 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 Sineth Jayawardena?

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 Sineth Jayawardena?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Sineth Jayawardena 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 Sineth Jayawardena won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Sineth Jayawardena in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sineth Jayawardena 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 Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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