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Jasprit Bumrah vs Sunil Narine: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine has the edge on the headline numbers: Sunil Narine leads on T20I batting (155 runs, avg 11.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 155 T20I runs at avg 11.1 in 48 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
🏏
Sunil Narine
💜 KKR · 8.5 cr
🏏
Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Sunil Narine
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
71
Best FP
66.9
Pts/Cr
40
Total Runs
15
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sunil Narine
18 higher avg pts · 71 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Sunil Narine
T20I Career Overview
100Matches48
🏏 Batting
12Runs155
2.00Batting Avg11.07
66.67Strike Rate112.32
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴5
7
Best Score
30
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets48
18.21Bowling Avg21.73
—Economy Rate6.04
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
4/12
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sunil Narine · 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 BumrahSunil Narine
Matches2013
Avg fantasy points2644
Best fantasy score7471
Runs2540
Strike rate166.7125.0
Fours42
Sixes14
Highest score2024
Wickets1115
Economy rate7.066.65
Best spell (wkts)22
Catches33
Total dismissals33
International career · T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahSunil Narine
Matches10048
Runs12155
Batting average2.0011.07
Strike rate66.7112.3
Wickets12648
Bowling average18.2121.73
Economy rate—6.04

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Sunil Narine 48. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 155 at 11.1 (112.3) for Sunil Narine, so Sunil Narine has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Sunil Narine 48 at 6.04; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Sunil Narine 65. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 363 at 11.0 (82.3) for Sunil Narine, so Sunil Narine has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Sunil Narine 92 at 4.10; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Sunil Narine 6. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 40 at 8.0 (43.5) for Sunil Narine, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Sunil Narine 21 at 3.09; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Sunil Narine
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sunil Narine
44 avg pts · 71 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Sunil Narine gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Jasprit Bumrah

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.

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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.
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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sunil Narine · 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: Sunil Narine has scored 155 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 11.07. He has also taken 48 T20I wickets at an average of 21.73 with an economy of 6.04.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sunil Narine is the stronger pick with an average of 44 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 Sunil Narine?

Based on recent data, Sunil Narine has the edge with a higher average of 44 fantasy points per game. Sunil Narine leads in runs scored (40 runs). Overall Sunil Narine is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sunil Narine: who is a better fantasy captain?

Sunil Narine is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 44 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 Sunil Narine?

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 Sunil Narine?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Sunil Narine costs 8.5 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 Sunil Narine won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sunil Narine 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 Kolkata Knight Riders. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Sunil Narine has 155 in 48 (average 11.1).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Sunil Narine has 48 at 21.7.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Sunil Narine has 363 in 65 (average 11.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sunil Narine scores faster in ODIs: Jasprit Bumrah strikes at 64.9 and Sunil Narine at 82.3.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 151 at an average of 23.7 and Sunil Narine has 92 at 25.9.

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Sunil Narine has 40 in 6 (average 8.0).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Sunil Narine?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Sunil Narine has 21 at 40.5.
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