Jasprit Bumrah vs Yashasvi Jaiswal — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Jasprit Bumrah is a specialist bowler for Mumbai Indians, priced at 10 Cr this season. Over 13 matches he has scored a total of 187 fantasy points, averaging 14 pts per game with a best of 39 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 5 runs at a strike rate of 250, and has claimed 4 wickets with an economy of 8.37.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a specialist batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 10 Cr. Across 15 matches he has earned 801 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 150 pts. He has scored 426 runs at a strike rate of 153.2.

Batting edge: Yashasvi Jaiswal leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Bowling edge: Jasprit Bumrah has been the more impactful bowler IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 53 pts per game and a best score of 150 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.