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Jasprit Bumrah vs Tilak Varma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Jasprit Bumrah vs Tilak Varma · 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 | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 26 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 74 | 141 |
| Runs | 25 | 448 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 163.5 |
| Fours | 4 | 31 |
| Sixes | 1 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 4 |
| Highest score | 20 | 60 |
| Wickets | 11 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 7.06 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 1 |
| Catches | 3 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 15 |
| Statistic | Jasprit Bumrah | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 57 |
| Runs | 12 | 1619 |
| Batting average | 2.00 | 44.97 |
| Strike rate | 66.7 | 145.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 9 |
| Wickets | 126 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 18.21 | 12.80 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.10 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Tilak Varma has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 0 and 9. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Tilak Varma 5 at 6.10; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 151 wickets, while Tilak Varma has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 26 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 →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: Tilak Varma
- His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024.
- He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match.
- His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award.
- He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma
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. What did Tilak score in his first T20I hundred, against South Africa in 2024?
- 4. How many balls did Tilak face for his 120 not out?
Jasprit Bumrah vs Tilak Varma · 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Tilak Varma is the stronger pick with an average of 48 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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