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Jasprit Bumrah vs Vijay Shankar — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jasprit Bumrah or Vijay Shankar?

Vijay Shankar has the edge on the headline numbers: Vijay Shankar leads on T20I batting (101 runs, avg 25.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Vijay Shankar (Dublin Guardians) has 101 T20I runs at avg 25.3 in 9 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
🏏
Vijay Shankar
🛡️ DG · 8.5 cr
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
🏏
Vijay Shankar
🛡️ Dublin Guardians
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
41
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
67.8
Pts/Cr
294
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Vijay Shankar
15 higher avg pts · 125 best fantasy score
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Vijay Shankar
T20I Career Overview
100Matches9
🏏 Batting
12Runs101
2.00Batting Avg25.25
66.67Strike Rate138.36
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴5
7
Best Score
43
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets5
18.21Bowling Avg38.20
—Economy Rate9.10
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
2/32
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Vijay Shankar — 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 BumrahVijay Shankar
Matches2014
Avg fantasy points2641
Best fantasy score74125
Runs25294
Strike rate166.7144.8
Fours423
Sixes113
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score2067
Wickets111
Economy rate7.0610.18
Best spell (wkts)21
Catches37
Total dismissals37
International career — T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahVijay Shankar
Matches1009
Runs12101
Batting average2.0025.25
Strike rate66.7138.4
Wickets1265
Bowling average18.2138.20
Economy rate—9.10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Vijay Shankar 9. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 101 at 25.3 (138.4) for Vijay Shankar, so Vijay Shankar has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Vijay Shankar 5 at 9.10; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Vijay Shankar 12. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 223 at 31.9 for Vijay Shankar, so Vijay Shankar has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Vijay Shankar 4 at 5.41; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 Vijay Shankar
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Vijay Shankar
41 avg pts · 125 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
Captaining Vijay Shankar gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Vijay Shankar — 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: Vijay Shankar has scored 101 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 25.25. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 38.20 with an economy of 9.10.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vijay Shankar is the stronger pick with an average of 41 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 Vijay Shankar?

Based on recent data, Vijay Shankar has the edge with a higher average of 41 fantasy points per game. Vijay Shankar leads in runs scored (294 runs). Overall Vijay Shankar is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Vijay Shankar — who is a better fantasy captain?

Vijay Shankar is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 41 pts per game with a best score of 125 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 Vijay Shankar?

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 Vijay Shankar?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Vijay Shankar 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 Vijay Shankar won?

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

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Vijay Shankar in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Vijay Shankar 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 Dublin Guardians. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Vijay Shankar?

Vijay Shankar has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Vijay Shankar has 101 in 9 (average 25.3).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Vijay Shankar?

Jasprit Bumrah has more T20I wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 126 at an average of 18.2 and Vijay Shankar has 5 at 38.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Vijay Shankar?

Vijay Shankar has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Vijay Shankar has 223 in 12 (average 31.9).
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